Definitions from Wiktionary (defect)

▸ noun:  A fault or malfunction.
▸ noun:  The quantity or amount by which anything falls short.
▸ noun:  (mathematics) A part by which a figure or quantity is wanting or deficient.
▸ verb:  (intransitive) To abandon or turn against; to cease or change one's loyalty, especially from a military organisation or political party.
▸ verb:  (military) To desert one's army, to flee from combat.
▸ verb:  (military) To join the enemy army.
▸ verb:  (law) To flee one's country and seek asylum.
▸ Also see defect

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