patent defect
A defect that is apparent to a normally observant person, esp. a buyer on a reasonable inspection. — Also termed apparent defect.
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stoppage
stoppage, n. 1. An obstruction or hindrance to the performance of some act ( stoppage of goods or persons in transit for inspection). 2. Civil law. SETOFF (stoppage in pay for money owed).
sistership exclusion
A provision in some commercial general liability policies, excluding coverage for damages arising from the withdrawal, inspection, repair, replacement, or loss of use of the insured’s product or work, to the extent that the product or work is withdrawn or recalled from the market because of a known or suspected defect or deficiency. — Also
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administrative search
A search of public or commercial premises carried out by a regulatory authority for the purpose of enforcing compliance with health, safety, or security regulations. • The probable cause required for an administrative search is less stringent than that required for a search incident to a criminal investigation. — Also termed regulatory search; inspection search.
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