The word "tortious" is pronounced as TOR-shus. The emphasis is on the first syllable, and the "t" is pronounced like the letter "t" in "top."

misconduct

A tort is a civil wrong. Tortious liability would be liability for a civil wrong. For example, if a person caused an automobile accident, the person would would be liable in "tort," or would have "tortious liability," for the harm proximately resulting from the wrongful act. Bozarts

The word is spelled tortious. It refers to acts that fall under tort law. In a sentence... Principals are liable for the tortious acts of their agents.

None of the statements contained in the question are correct. Torts are civil wrongs, as opposed to criminal offenses.