One might be sued over this (4)

I believe the answer is:

tort

(Other definitions for tort that I've seen before include "Private or civil wrong - trot after it" , "Legal wrong for which damages may be sought" , "Small tropical fish" , "Civil wrong or injury" , "Private or civil wrong open to damages" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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