Default

de-fawlt′, n. a fault, failing, or failure: defect: neglect to do what duty or law requires: failure to account for money entrusted to one's charge: offence.— v.i. to fail through neglect of duty: to fail to appear in court when called upon.— n. Default′er , one who fails to appear in court, or to account for money entrusted to his care, or to settle a debt of honour.— Judgment by default , judgment given against a person because he fails to plead or make an appearance in court. [O. Fr. defaute and default — de = L. dis , apart, and faute .]