defect notice

[DIH-fekt NOH-tis]
nounpl: defect notices
notificação de defeito
1. An official written notification informing a party that a product, service, or work has defects or does not meet specified standards
The construction company received a defect notice for the incomplete foundation work.
A empresa de construção recebeu uma notificação de defeito pelo trabalho de fundação incompleto.
2. A formal document issued by an inspector, regulatory body, or buyer detailing identified flaws or non-conformities
The manufacturer must address all items listed in the defect notice within 30 days.
O fabricante deve corrigir todos os itens listados na notificação de defeito dentro de 30 dias.
3. In legal or warranty contexts, written communication documenting defective conditions that trigger remedial obligations
A defect notice was issued due to the vehicle's faulty braking system.
Uma notificação de defeito foi emitida devido ao sistema de freios defeituoso do veículo.
In Brazil and Portuguese-speaking countries, defect notices are common legal instruments in construction, manufacturing, and consumer protection contexts. They are formal documents that trigger contractual obligations for remediation and are frequently used to protect buyer rights and ensure quality standards compliance. In construction, these notices are particularly important for establishing timelines for warranty work.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
defect notificationnon-conformance noticequality defect reportwork defect noticenotice of defect
Antonyms / Antônimos
certificate of complianceapproval noticequality assurance certificate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
notificação de defeito
Standard formal term used in business and legal contexts
São Paulo
aviso de defeito
Common in manufacturing and construction sectors
Rio de Janeiro
notificação de não-conformidade
More technical variant used in quality assurance
Portugal
notificação de defeito / aviso de defeito
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese; also 'comunicação de não-conformidade'

Related Words

defectnoticenotificationquality controlnon-conformitywarrantyinspection reportcorrective action

Related Idioms & Phrases

serve a defect notice
issue a defect notice
respond to a defect notice
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