Words Like DEFAULT
    
   We have put together a list of words that are similar to DEFAULT.
    
    
    
        
            16 Alternative Words Similar to default
   
            
               
            
            
        
       
    
    
        2 examples of default
           
        
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        this evil has happened through the governor's default
    
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        to default a dividend
    
       
    
    
        10 definitions of default
           
        
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        A failing or failure; omission of that which ought to be done; neglect to do what duty or law requires.
    
    
    
 
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        Fault; offense; ill deed; wrong act; failure in virtue or wisdom.
    
    
    
 
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        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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        To fail in duty; to offend.
    
    
    
 
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        To fail in fulfilling a contract, agreement, or duty.
    
    
    
 
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        To fail to appear in court; to let a case go by default.
    
    
    
 
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        To fail to perform or pay; to be guilty of neglect of; to omit.
    
    
    
 
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        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.
    
    
    
 
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        To leave out of account; to omit.
    
    
    
 
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        loss resulting from failure of a debt to be paid