Definition of "torts" [torts]

• Plural form of tort. (noun)

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• "Further, the amount of money paid out in torts is significantly lower that the damages caused by medical errors."
• "P.S. The one thing that would most greatly reduce the total dollar amount of tort lawsuits in this country * without* screwing over the victims of the actual torts is … health care reform."
• "The relevant doctrine in the law of torts is "assumption of the risk"."