Deficiency
/dɪˈfɪʃənsi/
Definitions
- (n.) The state of lacking a required or essential element, often in legal obligations or compliance contexts.
The contract was void due to a deficiency in consideration.
- (n.) A failure to fulfill a legal obligation or meet a statutory requirement.
The company was cited for a deficiency in its regulatory filings.
- (n.) An inadequacy in the legal sufficiency of a document, pleading, or evidence.
The court dismissed the case because of a deficiency in the complaint's allegations.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, identifying specific deficiencies helps clarify points of noncompliance or weakness in documents, claims, or proofs.
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