1. a fault, flaw, or imperfection in something

1. to abandon one’s country or cause in favor of an opposing one

Examples

• The car was recalled due to a defect in the braking system.
• Despite its minor defects, the painting was still beautiful.
• The spy decided to defect to the enemy country.
• Several soldiers defected during the war.
• The manufacturing defect caused the product to malfunction.
• She refused to defect from her political party.
• The birth defect required immediate medical attention.