- a wrongful act, not including a breach of contract or trust, that results in injury to another's person, property, reputation, or the like, and for which the injured party is entitled to compensation.
- a civil wrong arising from an act or failure to act, independently of any contract, for which an action for personal injury or property damages may be brought
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