What is another word for tort-feasor?
Pronunciation: [tˈɔːtfˈiːsə] (IPA) 
A tort-feasor is someone who commits a civil wrong, intentionally or negligently, resulting in harm or injury to another person. Some synonyms for the term include offender, delinquent, wrongdoer, violator, culprit, transgressor, and malefactor. In legal terms, the term tort-feasor is often used in reference to personal injury cases, such as car accidents or medical malpractice. Other synonyms that relate to these types of cases include responsible party, defendant, or liable party. Regardless of the term used, the important thing to remember is that anyone who causes harm or injury to another person can be held legally responsible for their actions.
