Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

redhibition

Noun

/ˌrɛdɪˈbɪʃən/

Definition

Redhibition refers to the legal action taken to withdraw from a contract due to a defect in the item sold.

Examples

The buyer filed for redhibition after discovering the car had serious mechanical issues.
In cases of redhibition, the law allows the buyer to void the sale and receive a full refund.

Meaning

The term is primarily used in law and is associated with the right of a buyer to return a defective product or seek a reduction in the price due to that defect.