Dictionary of Business Terms: civil wrong
civil wrong
act, or omission to act, that violates a legal duty; tort. It gives the victim of the wrong the right to bring a civil action for a remedy.
Dictionary of Insurance Terms: civil wrong
civil wrong
an act or violation that consists of two wrongs:
- tort-negligent act or omission by one or more parties against the person or property or another party or parties. liability insurance is designated to cover an insured for unintentional tort.
- Breach or violation of the provisions of a contract See also civil liability.
