Definitions for the word, default

(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.

(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.

(n.) Fault; offense; ill deed; wrong act; failure in virtue or wisdom.

(v. i.) To fail in duty; to offend.

(v. i.) To fail in fulfilling a contract, agreement, or duty.

(v. i.) To fail to appear in court; to let a case go by default.

(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.

(v. t.) To fail to perform or pay; to be guilty of neglect of; to omit; as, to default a dividend.

(v. t.) To leave out of account; to omit.


108 words found in the Scrabble word, default



Scrabble letter values
A is 1 points
B is 3 points
C is 3 points
D is 2 points
E is 1 points
F is 4 points
G is 2 points
H is 4 points
I is 1 points
J is 8 points
K is 5 points
L is 1 points
M is 3 points
N is 1 points
O is 1 points
P is 3 points
Q is 10 points
R is 1 points
S is 1 points
T is 1 points
U is 1 points
V is 4 points
W is 4 points
X is 8 points
Y is 4 points
Z is 10 points



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