latent defect
noun
: a defect (as in a product or property) that is not discoverable by reasonable or customary inspection
a latent defect excluded from the homeowner's insurance
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“Latent defect.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/latent%20defect. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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