In the years following the American Revolution, _______ were defined as wrongful acts that harmed specific persons.

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Torts are wrongful acts that harm specific persons or interfere with their property or economic interests. Malfeasance refers to the performance of an illegal act or an act that is unjust or wrongful. Nonfeasance refers to a failure to act when there is a duty to do so. Damages are the monetary compensation awarded to a plaintiff in a civil lawsuit. While these terms may relate to torts, only torts specifically refer to wrongful acts that harm individuals.

In the Years Following the American Revolution, _______ Were Defined