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Definition(s):

Of a system, having the built-in capability to provide continued, correct execution of its assigned function in the presence of a hardware and/or software fault.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-160 Vol. 2 Rev. 1 from NIST SP 800-82 Rev. 2
NIST SP 800-82 Rev. 2 under Fault Tolerant
NIST SP 800-160 Vol. 2 [Superseded] from NIST SP 800-82 Rev. 2

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