: implying or involving tort
tortious acts
tortiously
adverb
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To that, the lawsuit for breach of fiduciary duty and tortious interference may serve as a wedge to strongly nudge a reaction in arbitration.
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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
That’s a convenient stance when the schools aren’t available and any hint of interest could lead to a tortious interference lawsuit.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2024
Fanatics has accused Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. and his limited liability company, the Official Harrison Collection, for breach of contract, anticipatory repudiation and tortious interference.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 Aug. 2024
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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
That’s a convenient stance when the schools aren’t available and any hint of interest could lead to a tortious interference lawsuit.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2024
Fanatics has accused Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. and his limited liability company, the Official Harrison Collection, for breach of contract, anticipatory repudiation and tortious interference.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 Aug. 2024
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“Tortious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tortious. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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tortious
adjective
tor·tious
ˈtȯr-shəs 
: constituting a tort : recognized as a tort
a tortious act
tortious interference with contract
tortiously
adverb
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