delictum

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Nam nec Pater potuit esse ante Filium, nec judex ante delictum.

From An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine by Newman, John Henry Cardinal

Ibid.—Nullus tenetur ad obedientiam in eo ubi committitus delictum vel peccatum.

From Life of St. Francis of Assisi by Houghton, Louise Seymour

Besides escheat for defect of heirs, there was formerly also escheat propter delictum tenentis, or by the corruption of the blood of the tenant through attainder consequent on conviction and sentence for treason or felony.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7 "Equation" to "Ethics" by Various

I knew your modesty would stand in the way if I consulted you in advance, so I can only beg pardon post delictum, as we say.'

From Demos by Gissing, George

Now, in addition, his baggage can be book'd and Cook'd; and, should any "Gravy delictum" happen to it, the value of the lost portmanteau and boxes will be handed over to the aggrieved passenger.

From Punch, Or The London Charivari, Volume 102, March 12, 1892 by Various