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judgment by default

/ˈdʒʌdʒmənt baɪ dɪˈfɔːlt/

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/ˈdʒʌdʒmənt baɪ dɪˈfɔːlt/C1formallegal
  • ruЮридический термин, обозначающий обязательное решение суда в пользу одной стороны, когда противоположная сторона не является в суд или не отвечает на судебную повестку в установленный срок.

A legal term referring to a binding decision made by a court in favor of one party when the opposing party fails to appear in court or respond to a legal summons within the required time frame.

  1. Court ruling without defendantC1formal

    A binding judgment in favor of the plaintiff when the defendant fails to appear in court or respond to a summons.

    ruЗаочное решение суда

    • The court entered a judgment by default after the defendant failed to file an answer.
    • He won the case by default judgment because the other party never showed up.
    • A judgment by default can be set aside if the defendant shows good cause.