wrongful act
[/ˈrɔŋfəl ækt/]
nounpl: wrongful acts
ato ilícito
1. An action or conduct that violates legal duties or rights of another person, causing harm or damage; an unlawful or improper act
The company was sued for the wrongful act of terminating the employee without proper cause.
A empresa foi processada pelo ato ilícito de demitir o funcionário sem causa justificada.
2. In tort law, a civil wrong that causes injury or loss to another party, creating liability for damages
The victim filed a claim for compensation due to the defendant's wrongful act.
A vítima apresentou um pedido de indenização devido ao ato ilícito do réu.
3. Any deliberate or negligent action that breaches a legal duty or violates someone's rights
Wrongful acts can range from breach of contract to personal injury caused by negligence.
Os atos ilícitos podem variar desde violação de contrato até lesão corporal causada por negligência.
In Brazilian and Portuguese legal systems, 'ato ilícito' is a fundamental concept in civil law, governing liability and damages. The term is extensively used in contracts, insurance policies, and legal proceedings. In the United States, 'wrongful act' is primarily associated with tort law and is commonly referenced in employment law (wrongful termination), personal injury cases, and insurance contexts. The concept is crucial in determining civil liability and the right to claim damages.
Related Idioms & Phrases
a wrongful act of omission
a wrongful act of commission
liable for wrongful acts
damages arising from wrongful acts
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