judgment by default

Other forms: judgments by default

Definitions of judgment by default
  1. noun
    a judgment entered in favor of the plaintiff when the defendant defaults (fails to appear in court)
    synonyms: default judgement, default judgment, judgement 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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