Defectively
/dəˈfɛktɪvli/
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- (adv.) In a manner characterized by a defect or flaw that may affect the validity or enforceability of a legal instrument or document.
The contract was drafted defectively, rendering it unenforceable in court.
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Used to describe the manner in which a legal document or act is flawed; often critical in contract law and procedural contexts.
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