ex delicto
The term "ex delicto" is derived from Latin, meaning 'from a wrong,' and is commonly used in legal contexts to describe obligations or consequences resulting from wrongful acts.
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Definition
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(formal, technical)Arising from a wrongful act, such as a tort or misconduct.
Example
- The damages awarded were ex delicto, resulting from the defendant's negligence.
- Liabilities ex delicto often require compensation for harm caused by unlawful actions.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "ex delicto":
ex contractuin flagrante delictoex facieinjured partyinter partesex parteex post facto