Noun

1. A wrongful act, whether intentional or negligent, which causes an injury and can be remedied at civil law, usually through awarding damages. A delict.
2. (plural) The area of law dealing with such wrongful acts.

Etymology

Noun

1. fault

   Elle a le tort d'avoir trop de précipitation. Her trouble is, she's too hasty.

   Le mari n'a aucun tort. The husband is not to blame.

2. wrong, error

   Je regrette, vous avez tort. I'm afraid you are mistaken.

   Nous avons fait notre choix, à tort ou à raison. We have made our choice, rightly or wrongly.

Noun

1. offense against someone, an insult or inconvenience caused to someone

Polish

Declension