Procedure

Default Judgment

/ dih-FALT JUJ-ment /

Definition

A judgment entered when a party fails to respond or appear.

Used in Context

“Default judgment was entered after the defendant ignored the summons.”

Etymology

◈ Old French: defaute, failure

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