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Latent

Latent [fr. latens, Lat.], hidden, concealed; secret. See AMBIGUITY.

latent

latent : existing in hidden or dormant form but usually capable of being brought to light compare patent

Latent

Not visible or apparent hidden concealed secret dormant as latent springs of action

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Latent defect

Latent defect. A defect which could not previously to an accident have been avoided by care or discovered by

latent ambiguity

latent ambiguity : an uncertainty which does not appear on the face of a legal instrument (as a contract

latent defect

latent defect

inherent defect

inherent defect : latent defect

Ambiguity

Ambiguity, doubtfulness, double-meaning, obscurity. There are two species of ambiguity--'latent' and 'patent.' Where the words of a document as they stand are quite clear and intelligible but it turns out that they can apply equally well...

Latitant

Lying hid concealed latent

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