a. [ L. defectivus: cf. F. défectif. See Defect. ]
n.
☞ Under the term defectives are included deaf-mutes, the blind, the feeble-minded, the insane, and sometimes, esp. in criminology, criminals and paupers. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
a. Not defective; perfect; complete. “Absolute, indefective obedience.” South. [ 1913 Webster ]