defaulter

Other forms: defaulters

Definitions of defaulter
  1. noun
    a contestant who forfeits a match
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    type of:
    contestant
    a person who participates in competitions
  2. noun
    someone who fails to make a required appearance in court
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    type of:
    absentee
    one that is absent or not in residence
  3. noun
    someone who fails to meet a financial obligation
    synonyms: deadbeat
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    types:
    deadbeat dad
    a father who willfully defaults on his obligation to provide financial support for his offspring
    type of:
    debitor, debtor
    a person who owes a creditor; someone who has the obligation of paying a debt
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