1. The quality or state of being inherent; the fact of being naturally present or permanently attached to something
The inherency of certain traits in human nature has long been debated by philosophers.
A inerência de certas características na natureza humana tem sido debatida há muito tempo pelos filósofos.
2. In law and logic, the quality of a characteristic or property that is inseparable from or essential to something
The court examined the inherency of the defect in the product.
O tribunal examinou a inerência do defeito no produto.