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A Green function method is developed for estimation of lattice parameter r(χ) of an AX-BX solid solution over entire composition range (χ=0 to 1). The r(χ) obtained in the present method is different from the value r_{V}(χ) suggested by Vegard's law. We estimated the deviation from Vegard's law, r(χ)-r_{V}(χ), over entire composition range for isovalent substitutional defect in alkali halide crystals. When compared to X-ray diffraction measurements, we find that the deviation is in correct direction, variation of r(χ) with χ is consistent with experiment and the overall agreement is fairly good considering the accuracy of the experiment.