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This dimension groups doctrines by the legal system in which they developed. Wikipedia notes a legal doctrine is "often established through precedent in the common law," a route to doctrine that differs sharply from how civil law systems develop the same kind of rule. Browsing this way collects every doctrine belonging to the same legal tradition.

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A tort is a civil wrong, other than breach of contract, that causes a claimant to suffer loss or harm. 1
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1. Tort (Wikipedia)
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A tort is a civil wrong, other than breach of contract, that causes a claimant to suffer loss or harm, resulting in legal liability for the person who commits the tortious act.
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