Civil wrong is a legal term that refers to a wrongful act that causes harm to another person or property. It is distinct from a criminal wrong, which is an act that is punishable by law. The two most common types of civil wrongs are torts and sins. A TORT is a wrongful act that results in physical or emotional harm to another person, and can be either intentional or unintentional. A SIN is an act that violates religious or moral laws, and is usually considered to be intentional.