Default
English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Default
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1 n.
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.
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2 n.
Fault; offense; ill deed; wrong act; failure in virtue or wisdom.
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3 n.
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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4 v. i.
To fail in duty; to offend.
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5 v. i.
To fail in fulfilling a contract, agreement, or duty.
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6 v. i.
To fail to appear in court; to let a case go by default.
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7 v. t.
To fail to perform or pay; to be guilty of neglect of; to omit; as, to default a dividend.
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8 v. t.
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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9 v. t.
To leave out of account; to omit.
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10 n.
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.
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11 n.
Fault; offense; ill deed; wrong act; failure in virtue or wisdom.
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12 n.
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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13 v. i.
To fail in duty; to offend.
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14 v. i.
To fail in fulfilling a contract, agreement, or duty.
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15 v. i.
To fail to appear in court; to let a case go by default.
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16 v. t.
To fail to perform or pay; to be guilty of neglect of; to omit; as, to default a dividend.
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17 v. t.
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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18 v. t.
To leave out of account; to omit.