Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Topics of Law

Question:

The term 'tort' is derived from the latin term :

Options:

Tortuous

Tortum

Tortil

Torties

Correct Answer:

Tortum

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Tortum

'Tort' essentially means a 'wrong' and originates from the Latin word 'tortum', which means 'twisted' or 'crooked'. In law, tort is defined as a civil wrong or a wrongful act, of one, either intentional or accidental, that results in the injury or harm to another who in turn has recourse to civil remedies for damages or a court order or injunction