delictual liability for an omission.
Delictual liability for an omission refers to the legal responsibility one can have for failing to act or prevent harm in a specific situation. In certain circumstances, individuals may be held liable for damages caused by their failure to act or their omission to prevent harm to others, even though they did not intentionally cause harm.
For example, if a person sees someone drowning and does not offer any help or try to rescue them, they may be held liable for the harm caused by their omission. This is because individuals have a legal duty to act in certain situations to prevent harm or provide assistance to others.
It is important to note that the specific circumstances and legal standards for establishing liability for an omission can vary depending on the jurisdiction and the specific facts of the case. Additionally, there may be limitations and exceptions to delictual liability for omissions, such as when there is no legal duty to act or when the harm was unforeseeable or beyond the individual's control.