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An offense or transgression against law; (Scots Law) an offense of a lesser degree; a misdemeanor.

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  1. n. An offense or transgression against law; (Scots Law) an offense of a lesser degree; a misdemeanor.
  2. An offense or transgression against law; (Scots Law) an offense of a lesser degree; a misdemeanor. Every regulation of the civil code necessarily implies a delict in the event of its violation. Jeffrey.
  3. An offense or transgression against law; (Scots Law) an offenseof a lesser degree; a misdemeanor.Every regulation of the civil code necessarily implies a delict inthe event of its violation. Jeffrey.
  4. n. An offense or transgression against law; (Scots Law) an offense of a lesser degree; a misdemeanor.