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Simple English definitions for legal terms
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Definition: A tortious act is a voluntary action that results in harm or injury to another person, making the actor liable under tort law principles.
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These examples illustrate how a tortious act is a voluntary action that results in harm or injury to another person. In each case, the actor (driver, employer, doctor) had control over their actions and chose to act in a way that caused harm to another person.