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The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Delict \De*lict"\, n. [L. delictum fault.] (Law) An offense or transgression against law; (Scots Law) an offense of a lesser degree; a misdemeanor. Every regulation of the civil code necessarily implies a delict in the event of its violation. --Jeffrey.

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1520s, from Latin delictum "fault, offense, crime," neuter singular of past participle of delinquere (see delinquent ). Phrase in flagrant delict translates Latin in flagrante delicto .

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 (context civil law Scottish law English) A wrongful act, analogous to a tort in common law. (from the early 16th c.) 2 (context legal English) The branch of law dealing in delicts.

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Delict in Scots Law is, amongst other things, the responsibility to make reparation caused by breach of a duty of care or, arguably, the duty to refrain from committing such breaches. The equivalent in English law and other common law jurisdictions is known ...