Definitions

1. noun

a wrongful or unlawful act, especially one that is punishable by law; an offense or crime.

“The judge found the defendant guilty of the delict of embezzlement.”

2. noun

a breach of a moral or ethical duty.

“The CEO’s delict in mishandling company funds led to her resignation.”

3. noun

in civil law, a breach of a contractual or quasi-contractual obligation.

“The delict of the contractor in failing to complete the project on time led to a lawsuit.”