1. The quality or state of being defective; the condition of having faults, flaws, or imperfections
The defectiveness of the product led to its recall from the market.
A defectividade do produto levou ao seu recolhimento do mercado.
2. In law or contract, the state of being incomplete or inadequate in meeting requirements
The defectiveness of the contract made it unenforceable.
A defectividade do contrato o tornou inexequível.
3. The presence of imperfections in function, structure, or design
The manufacturer was sued for the defectiveness of the vehicle's braking system.
O fabricante foi processado pela defectividade do sistema de freios do veículo.