1. relating to or constituting a tort (a wrongful act that causes harm and is subject to civil legal action)
Usage: legal

Examples

• The lawyer argued that the company’s actions were tortious and caused significant damages.
• Negligent driving that results in injury is considered tortious conduct.
• The court found the defendant liable for tortious interference with business relations.
• Publishing false statements about someone can be tortious defamation.
• The insurance company refused to cover tortious acts committed intentionally.
• Medical malpractice is a common example of tortious behavior by healthcare providers.