A wrongful act, whether intentional or negligent, regarded as non-criminal and unrelated to a contract, which causes an injury and can be remedied in civil court, usually through the awarding of damages.
Synonym of tart (“sharp- or sour-tasting; (figuratively) keen, severe, sharp”)
Any serious injury to the body, often resulting from violence or an accident.
An emotional wound leading to psychological injury.
An event that causes great distress.