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latent defect |
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latent defect [′lāt·ənt ′dē‚fekt] (industrial engineering) A flaw or other imperfection in any article which is discovered after delivery; usually, latent defects are inherent weaknesses which normally are not detected by examination or routine tests, but which are present at time of manufacture and are aggravated by use. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The used boats have proven to be good values, particularly since any latent defects had made themselves known by the time I got them. Loss or damage caused by or resulting from fungus, rust, corrosion, decay, hidden or latent defect or any quality in a property that causes it to damage or destroy itself. A buyer can accordingly obtain considerably more comfort that the assets acquired do not have any remaining liabilities attached to them (other than possibly environmental or latent defect liabilities). |
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