Systemic Failure
/ˌsɪstɛmɪk ˈfeɪljər/
Definitions
- (n.) A widespread malfunction or breakdown in an entire legal, institutional, or organizational system that causes systemic harm or dysfunction.
The court recognized the systemic failure in the regulatory framework that led to repeated violations of consumer rights.
Forms
- systemic failure
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Commentary
The term often highlights issues beyond isolated incidents, emphasizing defects embedded in structures or processes within legal or regulatory environments.
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