Delatus

Delatus is a Latin word meaning "carried," "brought," or "delivered." Its grammatical form is the perfect passive participle of the verb *defero*, which has a range of meanings including to carry down, to report, to bestow, or to postpone. As a participle, *delatus* can function as an adjective or be part of a passive verb phrase.

In historical and legal contexts, *delatus* often signifies something that has been officially presented or brought before a tribunal or authority. For example, a legal complaint or accusation might be described as *delatus*. It can also refer to evidence or testimony that has been formally submitted. The concept is tied to the act of bringing information or objects to a specific place or person for consideration or action.

Beyond formal settings, *delatus* can simply indicate the act of conveyance. An object that has been carried from one location to another could be described as *delatus*. The precise nuance of the word depends heavily on the surrounding context in which it appears. Its versatility makes it a useful term in classical Latin for describing a variety of acts involving movement, presentation, and transmission.