Which of the following is a characteristic of intentional torts?

Intentional torts are defined by their characteristic of being deliberate actions taken by an individual that result in harm to another person or their property. This means that the person committing the act has a specific intent to cause the harm, whether it is physical injury, emotional distress, or damage to property. For example, if someone punches another person in a fight, that act is an intentional tort because it is a premeditated action with the purpose of causing harm.

This definition clearly distinguishes intentional torts from other types of torts, such as unintentional torts, where harm results from negligence or accidents without the intent to cause harm. Therefore, the correct answer appropriately describes intentional torts as deliberate, premeditated acts aimed at inflicting damage or injury.