/tɔːʃəs ækt/ – Phrase
Definition: hành động gây thiệt hại, hành vi phạm tội.
A more thorough explanation: A tortious act refers to a wrongful act or an infringement of a legal right that causes harm or injury to another person, leading to legal liability for the person committing the act. It is a civil wrong that can result in a lawsuit seeking compensation for damages suffered by the injured party.
Example: The plaintiff is seeking damages for the defendant’s alleged tortious act of negligence resulting in personal injury.