Structural Failure

Definition:
A failure caused by the decision structure itself, where no viable exit path exists.

Pattern:
The system is designed in a way that prevents safe withdrawal once entered.

Crux: → No Exit Design

Entry: → 2026 — The expansion had no exit path

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Key Difference:
Structural Failure is embedded at the beginning, while Execution Drift emerges over time.

Boundary:
If failure exists before execution → Structural Failure.
If failure develops during execution → Execution Drift.

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