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    Tort , n. [F., from LL. tortum, fr. L. tortus twisted, crooked, p. p. of torqure to twist, bend. See Torture.]
    1. Mischief; injury; calamity. [Obs.]
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      That had them long opprest with tort.
      Spenser.

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    2. (Law) Any civil wrong or injury; a wrongful act (not involving a breach of contract) for which an action will lie; a form of action, in some parts of the United States, for a wrong or injury.
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      ‖Executor de son tort.  See under Executor. -- Tort feasor (Law), a wrongdoer; a trespasser.
      Wharton.

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    Tort, a. Stretched tight; taut. [R.]
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    Yet holds he them with tortest rein.
    Emerson.

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