: 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.
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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
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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
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“Tortious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tortious. Accessed 22 Dec. 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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