# Implicit Behavior

> Behavior a component performs that is not stated in its contract, surprising callers who come to depend on it.

Record: `lex:implicit-behavior`
Kind: anti-pattern
Layer: [Contracts Core](https://banes-lab.com/records/layer/contracts-core.md)
Canonical: https://banes-lab.com/ontology/lexicon#lex-implicit-behavior

## category

- [Contracts / Interfaces / Compatibility](https://banes-lab.com/records/lex-category/contracts-interfaces-compatibility.md)

## referenced-by

- [Design by Contract](https://banes-lab.com/records/arch/design-by-contract.md)