default judgment

/dɪˈfɑlt ˈdʒʌdʒmɪnt/
/dɪˈfɒlt ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
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Definitions of default judgment
  1. noun
    a judgment entered in favor of the plaintiff when the defendant defaults (fails to appear in court)
    synonyms: default judgement, judgement by default, judgment by default
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    type of:
    judgement, judgment, judicial decision
    (law) the determination by a court of competent jurisdiction on matters submitted to it
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