delicto

Example:The plaintiff was awarded damages for the tort of negligence committed by the defendant.

Definition:a civil wrong, such as a breach of contract or a deliberate act of negligence, for which the court may impose liability on the person responsible for the wrongful act.

Example:The construction company’s failure to comply with safety regulations constituted a wrongful act that resulted in the workers' injuries.

Definition:any act or omission that breaches a legal duty owed to another and results in harm or damage, thus entitling the injured party to seek legal redress.

Example:The company was fined for the offense of not obtaining the necessary permits before starting the construction project.

Definition:a violation of a law or a formally declared official rule or regulation, typically resulting in legal sanctions or punishment if the rule is broken by an organization or political entity.