a. Extortionate. [ Obs. ] “Extortious cruelties.” Bp. Hall -- Ex*tor"tious*ly, adv. [Obs.] Bacon. [1913 Webster]
a. [ From Tort. ] 1. Injurious; wrongful. [ Obs. ] “Tortious power.” Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Law) Imploying tort, or privat injury for which the law gives damages; involing tort. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. (Law) In a tortous manner. [ 1913 Webster ]