acte fautif
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- droit common law
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Termes privilégiés :
- acte fautif n. m.
- acte répréhensible n. m.
Traductions
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anglais
Auteur : Office québécois de la langue française,Définition
An act that, without necessarily being illegal, is contrary to moral or ethical standards and results in some harm being done to individuals or the community.
Notes :
The term is more comprehensive than the phrase unlawful act, but all unlawful acts are wrongs.
Term occasionally equated to term ''negligent,'' but generally has been considered more comprehensive term, including criminal, wilful, wanton, reckless and all other acts which in ordinary course will infringe upon rights of another to his damage.Termes :
- wrongful act
- act of wrong-doing