Legal Definitions - incidere

Term: incidere
Definition: Incidere means to come under the scope of a law or to become involved in a legal situation. For example, if someone breaks a law, they have incidere and may face legal consequences. This term was used in Roman law and also in English law, where it meant becoming liable to amercement. Examples: - If someone is caught stealing, they have incidere and may be arrested and charged with a crime. - If a company violates environmental regulations, they have incidere and may face fines or legal action from the government. These examples illustrate how incidere means becoming involved in a legal situation or falling under the scope of a law.