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what is the difference between a tort and a crime?
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The difference between a tort and a crime is generally that a tort is a civil wrong, while a crime is a criminal wrong. A tort is a breach of a civil duty owed to another, and the damages awarded in a tort case are usually financial, yet non-criminal in nature. A crime is an action, or the failure to act, that is in violation of a criminal law and is punishable by a criminal justice system.