Delict
/ˈdɛlɪkt/
Definitions
- (n.) A wrongful act or omission, other than a breach of contract, giving rise to civil liability under tort law or its civil law equivalent.
The court found the defendant liable for the delict of negligence.
Forms
- delicts
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Commentary
In civil law jurisdictions, 'delict' refers broadly to wrongful acts causing harm, analogous to torts in common law; understanding this distinction aids comparative legal analysis.
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