defaulting

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Default \De*fault"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Defaulted}; p. pr. &
   vb. n. {Defaulting}.]
   1. To fail in duty; to offend.
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            That he gainst courtesy so foully did default.
                                                  --Spenser.
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   2. To fail in fulfilling a contract, agreement, or duty.
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   3. To fail to appear in court; to let a case go by default.
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