tortfeasor
/tɔrtˈfizər/
noun
- A person who commits a civil wrong (a tort) that causes harm or loss to someone else, making them legally responsible.
- The court found the driver to be the tortfeasor in the accident.
- A tortfeasor may have to pay damages to the injured party.
- If more than one person is responsible, each tortfeasor can be held jointly liable.