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INTENTIONAL TORT

\ɪntˈɛnʃənə͡l tˈɔːt], \ɪntˈɛnʃənə‍l tˈɔːt], \ɪ_n_t_ˈɛ_n_ʃ_ə_n_əl t_ˈɔː_t]\

Definitions of INTENTIONAL TORT

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A deliberate act that causes harm to another, for which the victim may sue the wrongdoer for damages. Acts of domestic violence, such as assault and battery, are intentional torts (as well as crimes).

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