Tortfeasor Legal Meaning and Definition

Here is a simplified definition of the legal term Tortfeasor.

Tortfeasor (noun)

A tortfeasor is a person or entity who has committed a tort. A tort is a civil wrong (not criminal) that causes harm or loss and can lead to legal liability. This wrongdoing can be intentional or can result from negligence, meaning they failed to act with the care that a reasonable person would have used in the same situation.