defective process
[dɪˈfɛktɪv ˈprɑːsɛs]
nounpl: defective processes
processo deficiente
1. A procedure, method, or sequence of steps that fails to meet required standards, contains flaws, or does not function as intended
The defective process led to quality issues in the final product.
O processo deficiente resultou em problemas de qualidade no produto final.
2. In legal context, a judicial procedure that lacks proper due process or contains procedural irregularities
The case was dismissed due to a defective process in serving the defendant.
O caso foi arquivado devido a um processo deficiente na notificação do réu.
3. In manufacturing, a production sequence with inefficiencies, errors, or non-compliance with specifications
The factory identified a defective process in the assembly line.
A fábrica identificou um processo deficiente na linha de montagem.
In Brazil, this term is commonly used in quality assurance discussions and legal proceedings. The phrase emphasizes systematic failures rather than isolated mistakes. In corporate Brazil, identifying and correcting 'processos deficientes' is a key part of continuous improvement initiatives (melhorias contínuas). In Portuguese legal system, 'processo defeituoso' has specific implications regarding procedural validity.
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