material defect
[məˈtɪriəl ˈdiːfekt]
nounpl: material defects
defeito material
1. A significant flaw, imperfection, or failure in a product, structure, or item that substantially affects its functionality, safety, or value
The car had a material defect in its braking system that made it unsafe to drive.
O carro tinha um defeito material no sistema de freios que o tornava inseguro para dirigir.
2. In legal or contractual contexts, a defect that would warrant rejection of goods or breach of warranty claims
The buyer was entitled to a refund due to a material defect in the appliance.
O comprador tinha direito a reembolso devido a um defeito material no eletrodoméstico.
3. A defect of substance rather than form; something that is essential rather than trivial
This material defect must be disclosed to potential purchasers.
Este defeito material deve ser divulgado aos possíveis compradores.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, the term 'material defect' is crucial in consumer protection law, product liability cases, and real estate transactions. In Brazil, it's often discussed in relation to the Consumer Protection Code (Código de Defesa do Consumidor). The distinction between material and non-material defects determines consumer rights to refunds, replacements, or damages.
Related Idioms & Phrases
material defect in title (property law)
material defect disclosure (real estate)
free from material defects (warranty clause)
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →