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      default
      noun
      (electronics, computing) the original software programming settings as set by the factory
      (often attributive) A value used when none has been given; a tentative value or standard that is presumed.
      A selection made in the absence of an alternative.
      (finance) The condition of failing to meet an obligation.
      (finance) The condition of being an obligation that has not been met.
      (law) The failure of a defendant to appear and answer a summons and complaint.
      A loss incurred by failing to compete.
      (obsolete) A failing or failure; omission of that which ought to be done; neglect to do what duty or law requires.
      (obsolete) Lack; absence.
      (obsolete) Fault; offence; wrong act.
      verb
      (intransitive, finance) To fail to fulfill a financial obligation.
      (intransitive) To fail to meet an obligation.
      (intransitive) To lose a competition by failing to compete.
      (intransitive, law) To fail to appear and answer a summons and complaint.
      (ambitransitive, computing) To assume a value when none was given; to presume a tentative value or standard.
      Roots
      fallo-fault · Latin · deceive
      Synonyms for default
      nonpaymentnnonperformancenarrearsndelinquencyn
      Words related to default
      mortgagorndebtornmortgageeninsolvencyncreditornborrowerncallableadjpresetadjlendernrepaymentndebtnbondholdernobligorindebtednessnbankruptcyndefaultersnresetsnforeclosurenfallbacknsubprimeinsolventadjmortgagensettingsnforeclosingvpredefinedissuerndefeasancenmortgageableadjdebenturenresettingn

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      Where does default come from?

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