In default of something
preposition
If something does not happen or is not available.
In default of any formal agreement, we proceeded with the project as planned.
Often appears as...
- in default of payment
- in default of evidence
Usage tips
Formal
preposition
Used in legal context when someone doesn't do something they are legally supposed to do.
In default of payment, the bank has the right to take possession of your property.
Often appears as...
- in default of payment
- in default of appearance
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
preposition
If something does not happen or is not available.
In default of any formal agreement, we proceeded with the project as planned.
Often appears as...
- in default of payment
- in default of evidence
Usage tips
Formal
preposition
Used in legal context when someone doesn't do something they are legally supposed to do.
In default of payment, the bank has the right to take possession of your property.
Often appears as...
- in default of payment
- in default of appearance
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Expectation Absence
Use when expected action or thing doesn't happen or exist, indicating a fallback situation.
In default of expert advice, we relied on our intuition.
Pro Tip 2/3Implied Necessity
Suggests that there's a necessary condition missing, often requiring an alternative solution.
In default of sufficient funds, the trip was canceled.
Pro Tip 3/3Plan B Scenario
Implies a secondary plan or action is in place when the primary one fails or doesn't occur.
In default of the main speaker, John will give the lecture.
Pro Tip 1/3Expectation Absence
Use when expected action or thing doesn't happen or exist, indicating a fallback situation.
In default of expert advice, we relied on our intuition.
Pro Tip 2/3Implied Necessity
Suggests that there's a necessary condition missing, often requiring an alternative solution.
In default of sufficient funds, the trip was canceled.
Pro Tip 3/3Plan B Scenario
Implies a secondary plan or action is in place when the primary one fails or doesn't occur.
In default of the main speaker, John will give the lecture.
Pro Tip 1/3Expectation Absence
Use when expected action or thing doesn't happen or exist, indicating a fallback situation.
In default of expert advice, we relied on our intuition.
Pro Tip 2/3Implied Necessity
Suggests that there's a necessary condition missing, often requiring an alternative solution.
In default of sufficient funds, the trip was canceled.
Pro Tip 3/3Plan B Scenario
Implies a secondary plan or action is in place when the primary one fails or doesn't occur.
In default of the main speaker, John will give the lecture.
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