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- [dih-likt]
- /dɪˈlɪkt/
- /ˈdiːlɪkt/
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- [dih-likt]
- /dɪˈlɪkt/
Definitions of delict word
- noun delict a wrongful act for which the person injured has the right to a civil remedy 3
- noun delict a civil wrong redressable by compensation or punitive damages 3
- noun delict an offense; wrong or injury 3
- noun delict Law. a misdemeanor; offense. 1
- noun delict Roman and Civil Law. a civil wrong permitting compensation. 1
- noun delict A violation of the law; a tort. 1
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Origin of delict
First appearance:
before 1515 One of the 27% oldest English words
1515-25; < Latin dēlictum a fault, noun use of neuter of dēlictus (past participle of dēlinquere to do wrong; see delinquency), equivalent to dēlic- fail + -tus past participle suffix
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Parts of speech for Delict
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
delict popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
delict usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for delict
noun delict
- case — A particular case is a particular situation or incident, especially one that you are using as an individual example or instance of something.
- lawlessness — contrary to or without regard for the law: lawless violence.
- violation — the act of violating.
- felony — an offense, as murder or burglary, of graver character than those called misdemeanors, especially those commonly punished in the U.S. by imprisonment for more than a year.
- misdemeanor — Law. a criminal offense defined as less serious than a felony.
Antonyms for delict
noun delict
- obedience — the state or quality of being obedient.
- goodness — the state or quality of being good.
- behavior — People's or animals' behavior is the way that they behave. You can refer to a typical and repeated way of behaving as a behavior.
- delight — Delight is a feeling of very great pleasure.
- joy — a female given name.
Top questions with delict
- what is the law of delict?
- what is a delict?
- what does delict mean?
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