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defaulted

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  1. To fail to meet an obligation.“If you do not make your payments, you will default on your loan.”
  2. To lose a competition by failing to compete.“If you refuse to wear a proper uniform, you will not be allowed to compete and will default this match.”
  3. To assume a value when none was given; to presume a tentative value or standard.“If you don't specify a number of items, it defaults to 1.”
  4. To fail to appear and answer a summons and complaint.

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