OB CONTINENTIAM DELICTI

On account of contiguity to the offense, i.e., being contaminated by conjunction with something illegal. For example, the cargo of a vessel, though not contraband or unlawful, may be condemned in admiralty, along with the vessel, when the vessel has been engaged in some service which renders her liable to seizure and confiscation. The cargo is then said to be condemned oft con tincntiam delicti, because found in company with an unlawful service. See 1 Kent, Comm. 152.