tortious

adjective

tor·tious ˈtȯr-shəs

: implying or involving tort

tortious acts

tortiously adverb

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If successful in his defense in the civil case, Carter could go on to claim tortious interference, which is when a third party interferes with a business contract or relationship, leading to financial harm. —

Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024 Leaders in both the Big Ten and SEC have stayed away from any such discussions, so as not to open themselves to tortious interference claims. —

Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 16 Aug. 2024 To that, the lawsuit for breach of fiduciary duty and tortious interference may serve as a wedge to strongly nudge a reaction in arbitration. —

Dominic Patten, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2024 The three plaintiffs are suing for suing for race discrimination under the Unruh Civil Rights Act, business discrimination, tortious breach of contract, and theft. —

Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 18 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tortious