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Definitions for: Default
[n] loss due to not showing up; "he lost the game by default"
[n] an option that is selected automatically unless an alternative is specified
[n] loss resulting from failure of a debt to be paid
[n] act of failing to meet a financial obligation
[v] fail to pay up
Webster (1913) Definition: De*fault", n. [OE. defaute, OF. defaute, defalte,
fem., F. d['e]faut, masc., LL. defalta, fr. a verb meaning,
to be deficient, to want, fail, fr. L. de- + fallere to
deceive. See Fault.]
1. A failing or failure; omission of that which ought to be
done; neglect to do what duty or law requires; as, this
evil has happened through the governor's default.
2. Fault; offense; ill deed; wrong act; failure in virtue or
wisdom.
And pardon craved for his so rash default.
--Spenser.
Regardless of our merit or default. --Pope.
3. (Law) A neglect of, or failure to take, some step
necessary to secure the benefit of law, as a failure to
appear in court at a day assigned, especially of the
defendant in a suit when called to make answer; also of
jurors, witnesses, etc.
In default of, in case of failure or lack of.
Cooks could make artificial birds and fishes in
default of the real ones. --Arbuthnot.
To suffer a default (Law), to permit an action to be called
without appearing to answer.
De*fault", v. i. [imp. & p. p. Defaulted; p. pr. &
vb. n. Defaulting.]
1. To fail in duty; to offend.
That he gainst courtesy so foully did default.
--Spenser.
2. To fail in fulfilling a contract, agreement, or duty.
3. To fail to appear in court; to let a case go by default.
De*fault", v. t.
1. To fail to perform or pay; to be guilty of neglect of; to
omit; as, to default a dividend.
What they have defaulted towards him as no king.
--Milton.
2. (Law) To call a defendant or other party whose duty it is
to be present in court, and make entry of his default, if
he fails to appear; to enter a default against.
3. To leave out of account; to omit. [Obs.]
Defaulting unnecessary and partial discourses.
--Hales.
Synonyms: default on, default option, nonpayment, nonremittal
Antonyms: ante up, pay, pay up, payment
See Also: absence, alternative, choice, delinquency, fail, failure, financial loss, neglect, option, owe
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