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Lawsuit basis (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tort

'lawsuit basis' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for tort that I've seen before include "Civil wrong or injury" , "Small tropical fish" , "Wrongdoing for which damages may be sought" , "A legal wrong open to claim for damages" , "Legal wrongdoing" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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