Simple English definitions for legal terms
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Delictum: A delictum is a wrongful act or omission that violates the law and can lead to a claim for compensation. It is a civil wrong that can result in both civil and criminal proceedings. Private delictum is a wrong that is compensated between individuals, while public delictum is a wrong that the community punishes. Quasi-delictum is a category of private wrongs that can be characterized by either vicarious or strict liability. In Scots law, deliction refers to the loss of land due to natural changes like erosion.
DELICTUM
Delictum is a violation of the law, which refers to a wrongful act or omission that gives rise to a claim for compensation. It is a civil wrong that entitles the injured party to claim compensation in civil proceedings. It is also known as a tort.
These examples illustrate how a delictum is a wrongful act that causes harm to another person, and the injured party may seek compensation for the harm caused.