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defaulter

defaulter

8.0
A person who does not go to a court hearing they must attend
  • noun
  • /dɪˈfɔltər/
  • Formal
translation icon : ausente
  • The court issued a warrant for the defaulter who failed to appear at the hearing.

Examples

  • Repeatedly being a defaulter may lead to additional legal penalties.

  • Authorities are actively seeking the defaulter after their unexplained absence from court.

  • The judge issued a warrant for the defaulter.

  • Many defaulters face serious legal consequences.

  • The judge issued a warrant for the defaulter who failed to appear in court for his hearing.

  • Many defaulters are arrested due to their repeated absenteeism during legal proceedings.

  • The lawyer explained that a defaulter could face serious consequences if they do not show up in court.

Synonyms

absentee
vsdefaulter
59 4.1

A person who is not present where they should be

fails to appear specifically when legally required to attend court
no-show
vsdefaulter
21 4.0

A person expected at an appointment who does not arrive and gives no notice

fails to arrive for a court appearance after a legal summons
nonattender
vsdefaulter
6.9

A person who does not go to a meeting or event when expected

fails to appear for a court date required by law

Antonyms

attendee
68 3.0

A person who goes to and takes part in an event

How Compliant

attendee
68 3.0
latecomer
5 2.8
to no-show
2 4.2
defaulter
  • Formal
8.0

Surface Forms

defaulter singular
defaulters plural

Morphology

defaulter = default (transparent) = default + er

Agentive formation from 'default' referring to someone who fails to appear or comply; the morphological relation is direct and predictable.

Etymology

Defaulter comes from default, an old word for 'failure' or 'lack', plus -er for a person. So a court defaulter is someone who fails to appear when they are legally required to.