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Definition of Torted

Tort
Tort Tort, n. [F., from LL. tortum, fr. L. tortus twisted, crooked, p. p. of torqure to twist, bend. See Torture.] 1. Mischief; injury; calamity. [Obs.] That had them long opprest with tort. --Spenser. 2. (Law) Any civil wrong or injury; a wrongful act (not involving a breach of contract) for which an action will lie; a form of action, in some parts of the United States, for a wrong or injury. Executor de son tort. See under Executor. Tort feasor (Law), a wrongdoer; a trespasser. --Wharton.
Tort
Tort Tort, a. Stretched tight; taut. [R.] Yet holds he them with tortestrein. --Emerson.

Meaning of Torted from wikipedia

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