inherent vice
- Scope note
- Deterioration caused by agents present in a material itself. This may be the a result of short-lived, temporary, or impermanent materials, or the structural nature of a material. This fault or defect may lead to natural deterioration or make an object more susceptible to external agents of deterioration.
- Date of creation: 13-May-2024
Accepted term: 13-May-2024