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

latinization of Middle English delit, borrowed from Anglo-French, borrowed from Latin dēlictum "misdeed, offense, fault," noun derivative from neuter past participle of dēlinquere "to be lacking, misbehave, commit (an offense)" — more at delinquent entry 2

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for delict

• addict
• afflict
• constrict
• depict
• evict
• handpicked
• inflict
• predict
• relict
• restrict
• bricked
• clicked

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