delicto

dɛˈlɪktoʊ

Definitions

1. noun

a wrongful act or fault, especially one that is considered a breach of a legal or moral obligation

“The court found the company liable for delicto, resulting in a significant fine.”

2. adverb

in a wrongful or faulty manner

“The project was completed delicto, with several critical errors remaining.”

Synonyms

  • breach
  • fault
  • wrongdoing

Antonyms

  • good deed
  • virtue