dolus

[ doh-luhs ]

noun

, Roman and Civil Law.

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

   One is always liable for dolus resulting in damages.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dolus¹

From Latin

Example Sentences

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

Pistorius was eventually convicted of murder on a legal principle known as dolus eventualis, which means he acted with extreme recklessness and should have known that whoever was behind the door would likely be killed.

From Seattle Times

"Two days later, Fotis Dolus was declared dead at Jacoby Medical Center in New York City. After an eight-month search for Jennifer, the prime suspect in her disappearance was dead."

From Fox News

Gendre, who used to run a company that turned chip fat into fuel, was elected four years ago and set about turning Dolus into a kind a laboratory for sustainable living with food produced locally for school canteens, lower carbon emissions and reduced waste.

From The Guardian

Funds raised will also help plans to create the alternative hub in Dolus for sustainable projects and to make organic food that is being called “McDol”.

From The Guardian