delict

Definition of "delict"
  1. An act that is considered a crime
How to use "delict" in a sentence
  1. The defendant was charged with a delict due to harmful actions taken against another individual.
  2. The lawyer knowledgeable in the subject area had to explain the nature of the delict to the jury.
  3. The penal codes of the state outline each delict and its corresponding punishment.

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