DELICT


Meaning of DELICT in English

[ dɪ'lɪkt , 'di:lɪkt ]

■ noun Law a violation of the law; a tort.

Origin

ME: from L. ~um 'something showing fault', neut. past participle of delinquere (see delinquent ).

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