dolus

American  

[doh-luhs] / ˈdoʊ ləs /

noun

Roman and Civil Law.

1. fraud; deceit, especially involving or evidencing evil intent (distinguished from culpa).

   One is always liable for dolus resulting in damages.

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Etymology

Origin of dolus

From Latin

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Example Sentences

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dolus

Pistorius, who had his lower legs amputated as a baby but became a champion athlete, was ultimately found guilty of murder in Steenkamp’s shooting on a principle of law called dolus eventualis.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 24, 2023

But "latet dolus in generalibus"—I set out in life with excellent prospects—had gained the patronage of a nobleman who had at least twenty kirks in his gift.

From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 13 by Various

The stream that flows from Helicon Is scarcely a Pactolus, A richer prize is theirs who con Dull treatises on dolus.

From Briefless Ballads and Legal Lyrics Second Series by James Williams

At last there came a sudden pause To all his wanderings solus, He learned what writers on the laws Of Rome had meant by dolus.

From Briefless Ballads and Legal Lyrics Second Series by James Williams

‘Pseudolus’ = Ψευδύλος, but is connected by popular etymology with dolus.

From The Student's Companion to Latin Authors by George Middleton

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