Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of a Tort

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best definition of a tort?

• A) A delicate French pastry
• B) A civil wrong for which the courts may award damages
• C) A right to sleeveless shirts and dresses (the right to bear arms)
• D) A mental violation or the threat of such of physical injury
• E) None are correct

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Definitions:

Payment Interval

The regular schedule at which payments are made, such as monthly or quarterly.

Periodic Interest Rate

The interest rate applied to a loan or investment over a specific period of time, shorter than a year.

Annuity

A fiscal tool that guarantees fixed periodic payments to a beneficiary, usually as a component of retirement planning.

Payment Interval

The interval at which payments are issued, like monthly, every three months, or once a year.