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defective  condition.An  unreasonably  dangerous  state  that  might  well  cause  physical  harm beyond  that  contemplated  by  the  ordinary  user  or  consumer  who  purchases  the  product.  See PRODUCTS LIABILITY. [Cases: Products Liability    8. C.J.S. Products Liability §§ 11–15.] [Blacks Law 8th]

defective,adj.1. (Of a position, right, act, or process) lacking in legal sufficiency <defective execution  of  documents>  <defective  service  of  process>.2.  (Of  a  product)  containing  an imperfection  or shortcoming  in a part essential to the  product’s safe  operation <defective wiring caused the accident>. [Cases: Products Liability    8. C.J.S. Products Liability §§ 11–15.] [Blacks Law 8th]

defect,n. An imperfection  or shortcoming,  esp. in a  part that is essential to the operation or safety  of  a  product.  —  defective,adj.[Cases:  Products  Liability    8.  C.J.S.  Products  Liability  §§ 11–15.] apparent defect.See patent defect. design defect.An imperfection occurring when the seller or distributor could have reduced or avoided  a  foreseeable  risk  of  harm  by  adopting …

defeat,vb.1.  To  deprive  (someone)  of  something  expected,  usu.  by  an  antagonistic  act  <to defeat the opponent in an election>.2. To annul or render (something) void <to defeat title>.3. To vanquish; to conquer (someone or something) <to defeat the armies>.4. To frustrate (someone or something) <the expenditures defeat the bill’s purpose>. [Blacks Law 8th]

defeasive,adj. Rare. Capable of defeating <a counterclaim defeasive of the plaintiff’s right to recovery>. [Blacks Law 8th]

defeasible title.See TITLE(2). [Blacks Law 8th]

defeasible remainder.See REMAINDER. [Blacks Law 8th]

defeasible interest.See INTEREST(2). [Blacks Law 8th]

defeasible fee simple.See fee simple defeasible under FEE SIMPLE. [Blacks Law 8th]

defeasible estate.See ESTATE(1). [Blacks Law 8th]