(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 3:51:51

Tor"tious (?), a. [From Tort.]

1.

Injurious; wrongful.

[Obs.] "Tortious power."

Spenser.

2. Law

Imploying tort, or privat injury for which the law gives damages; involing tort.

 

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