quasi-torts

A form of quasi-tort — An unusual tort action on the basis of a legal doctrine that some legal duty exists which cannot be classified strictly as negligence in a personal duty resulting in a tort, nor as a contractual duty resulting in a breach of contract, but rather some other kind of duty recognizable by the law.

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of quasi-tort
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