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      defaulting
      noun
      an option that is selected automatically unless an alternative is specified
      loss resulting from failure of a debt to be paid
      act of failing to meet a financial obligation
      loss due to not showing up
      verb
      fail to pay up
      Roots
      fallofault- · Latin · deceive
      Words related to defaulting
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