delict

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/dɪˈlɪkt/ English

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noun

(Scottish law) A wrongful act, analogous to a tort in common law.
The branch of law dealing in delicts.

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Synonyms

misdemeanor crime felony misfeasance offense wrongdoing misdemeanour offence misconduct wrongfulness tort malpractice fact tortfeasance criminal offence lawbreaking

Associated

causation wrongful negligence liability damages harm breach obligation scots judgment obligations

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