Which of the Following Best Describes the Primary Purpose of Tort

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of tort law?

• A) To punish wrongdoers
• B) To compensate victims of wrongful conduct
• C) To ensure that contractual promises are kept
• D) To prevent crime
• E) To force people to do good, e.g., rescue those in trouble

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Definitions:

Subduction Zone

A region where subduction takes place, characterized by deep ocean trenches and volcanic activity.

Welded

The process by which materials are joined together through melting and cooling, often referring to the solidification of pyroclastic material in volcanic environments.

Accretion

The addition of tectonic terranes and other material to an existing landmass, usually along a convergent or transform plate boundary.

Rifting

The process of the Earth's crust being pulled apart, leading to the formation of rift valleys and potentially new ocean basins.