inherent vice

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|commercial law}} An [[intrinsic]] [[shortcoming]] in an object, especially an object's [[in-built]] [[tendency]] to [[degrade]], which adversely affects its [[evaluation]], [[preservability]], [[insurability]], or [[acceptability]] to be transported by a [[shipper]], and which usually limits the [[legal]] [[liability]] of those who handle or care for it.

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