Wrongful act ( Law ) (4)

I believe the answer is:

tort

(Other definitions for tort that I've seen before include "Wrongful act (in law)" , "Legal wrong for which damages may be sought" , "Act for which damages can be claimed" , "A legal wrong open to claim for damages" , "Wrongdoing for which damages may be sought" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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