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hugovk commented on the word defeat device
defeat device, n.
The Guardian, 18 September 2015:
<blockquote>The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) on Friday accused VW of installing illegal “defeat device” software that dramatically reduces nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions – but only when the cars are undergoing strict emission tests.</blockquote>
September 24, 2015