Legal Defect
/ˈliːɡəl dɪˈfɛkt/
Definitions
- (n.) A flaw or irregularity in a contract, document, or legal proceeding that may render it unenforceable or voidable.
The sale was voided due to a legal defect in the title transfer.
- (n.) An error or deficiency in a legal instrument that impairs its validity or effectiveness.
The court found a legal defect in the will, causing it to be contested.
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- legal defects
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Commentary
Legal defects often require careful identification and remedy to preserve contractual or procedural validity.
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