meaning of default
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 governors default.
2. Fault; offense; ill deed; wrong act; failure in virtue or wisdom.
3. 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.
4. To fail in duty; to offend.
5. To fail in fulfilling a contract, agreement, or duty.
6. To fail to appear in court; to let a case go by default.
7. To fail to perform or pay; to be guilty of neglect of; to omit; as, to default a dividend.
8. 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.
9. To leave out of account; to omit.
10. loss due to not showing up; "he lost the game by
">default"
Related Words
default | default judgement | default judgment | default on | default option | default route | defaulted | defaulter | defaulting |
