👉 In the context of computer science, a "defeasance" is defined as an error or failure that prevents a program from executing correctly. It can refer to errors in code or data, as well as issues with hardware components that cause a system to malfunction. For example, if a computer's processor fails due to overheating or other causes, the system may become "defeased," and it will not be able to execute properly. Similarly, if a program encounters an unhandled exception