A "Tort" Is Defined As

A "tort" is defined as?

A) A doctrine that holds an employing organization (employer) responsible for certain acts of its employees, not because of any wrongdoing by the employer, but because the law has deemed it appropriate for the employer to be held accountable for the actions of its employees.
B) A civil wrong other than a breach of contract; usually refers to the causing of damage or injury to property, a person, a person's reputation, or a person's commercial interest.
C) Occurs when there is conclusive proof that a defendant has breached the standard of care when an injury is caused by the defendant's failure to meet a statutory requirement that was established for safety reasons.
D) A type of sexual harassment that occurs when an employer conditions a job-related benefit, such as a promotion or pay raise, on an employee's willingness to engage in sexual behavior; sexual bribery.