delict

noun

de·​lict di-ˈlikt 

dē-

: an offense against the law

Examples of delict in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

An apostate from the faith, a heretic, or a schismatic automatically incurs excommunication, when the delict (or violation) is committed. —Fr. Goran Jovicic, National Review, 13 June 2021

Word History

Etymology

Latin delictum fault, from neuter of delictus, past participle of delinquere

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Legal Definition

delict

noun

de·​lict di-ˈlikt 

1

in the civil law of Louisiana : offense sense 2

especially : an offense other than breach of contract that creates an obligation for damages

Note: Delict is the civil law equivalent of the common-law tort.

2

: a criminal offense

delictual

di-ˈlik-chə-wəl

adjective

Etymology

Latin delictum misdeed, offense, from neuter past participle of delinquere to commit (an offense), err