
Glossary
of
Terms
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Ratification
Formal acceptance of a NATO document (e.g. STANAG)
as national implementing document.
Redundancy
The existence, in a product, of more than one means of
performing a function.
Reliability
The ability of an item to perform a required function under
stated conditions for a stated period of time.
Related
documents
Documents referred to in a standard that form
part of that standard.
Requirements
of
society
Requirements including laws, statutes,
rules and regulations, codes, environmental considerations, health and safety
factors, and conservation of energy and materials.
Safety
The freedom from unacceptable risks of personal harm.
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