quasi-offense

noun

in the civil law of Louisiana : a negligent unlawful act that causes damage to another and for which the law imposes an obligation for damages compare offense

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“Quasi-offense.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/quasi-offense. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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