ex delicto
adjective
ex de·lic·to
ˈeks-di-ˈlik-tō, -dā-ˈlēk-tō
: arising from or based on a tort or delict (as a breach of duty)
the action is ex delicto
compare ex contractu
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“Ex delicto.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/ex%20delicto. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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