/dɪˈfɪʃənsi/ – noun
Definition: sự thiếu hụt, sự khiếm khuyết, khuyết tật. thiếu sót lỗ hổng, kẽ hở, chỗ trống.
A more thorough explanation: In legal terms, “deficiency” refers to a lack or shortage of something required by law, such as a failure to meet a legal requirement or standard. It can also refer to a situation where an amount owed is not fully paid or satisfied.
Example: The court found a deficiency in the evidence presented by the prosecution, leading to the dismissal of the case.