A tort is a wrongful act done to the person or property of another. It is a civil, rather than criminal, offense and can result in a lawsuit seeking damages or compensation for harm caused. Misrepresentation and breach of contract can also give rise to civil liability, but are not specifically considered "torts." The punishment for a tort is not a part of the legal definition of the term.

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A tort is

A) a criminal act.
B) a misrepresentation.
C) a breach of contract.
D) the punishment imposed on a person for a wrongful act done to the person or property of another.
E) a wrongful act done to the person or property of another.

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