defaulter

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona que no cumple con sus obligaciones legales o financieras, como comparecer ante un tribunal, realizar el pago requerido o completar una competición.

A noun referring to a person who fails to fulfill a legal or financial obligation, such as appearing in court, making a required payment, or completing a contest.

1. Court non-appearanceB2formallegal

   A person who fails to appear in court when required, especially for a legal proceeding.

   incompareciente

   • The judge issued a warrant for the defaulter's arrest.
   • The defaulter failed to show up for the hearing.
   • A notice was sent to the defaulter regarding the missed court date.

   Sinónimosabsenteeno-show

   Antónimosattender

2. Financial non-paymentB2formallegal

   A person who fails to repay a loan, debt, or meet a financial obligation.

   Moroso

   • The bank took legal action against the loan defaulter.
   • The defaulter's credit score was severely impacted.
   • Many defaulters were given a final warning before repossession.

   Sinónimosdeadbeatdelinquent

   Antónimospayer

3. Contest forfeitureB2formalsport

   A contestant who fails to compete in a scheduled match or competition, resulting in a forfeit.

   Ausente en una competición

   • The defaulter lost the match by forfeit.
   • The tournament rules penalize any defaulter.
   • The defaulter was disqualified from the championship.

   Sinónimosabsenteeno-show

   Antónimoscompetitorcontenderparticipant