defaulted
simple past tense and past participle of default
Source: Wiktionary
De*fault", n. Etym: [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.]
1. A failing or failure; omission of that which ought to be done; neglect to do whaas, 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)
Definition: 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)
Definition: 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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
6 November 2024
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