| Default (default) |
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| n. | (?) |
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| De*fault" |
| [OE. defaute,
OF. defaute, defalte, fem., F. défaut,
masc., LL. defalta, fr. a verb meaning, to be deficient, to
want, fail, fr. L. de- + fallere to deceive. See
Fault.] |
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.
Fault; offense; ill deed; wrong act;
failure in virtue or wisdom.
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.
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| Default (default) |
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| v. i. | |
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| De*fault" |
|
To fail in duty] to
offend.
To fail in fulfilling a contract,
agreement, or duty.
To fail to appear in court; to let a case
go by default.
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| Default (default) |
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| v. t. | |
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| De*fault" |
|
To fail to perform or pay; to be guilty of neglect of; to omit;
as, to default a dividend.
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.
To leave out of account; to omit.
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