Default and Negligence

Default

Default noun - The nonperformance of an assigned or expected action.
Usage example: a default in the repayment of a bank loan

Negligence is a synonym for default in neglect topic. In some cases you can use "Negligence" instead a noun "Default", when it comes to topics like failure to act.

Nearby Words: defaulter, defaulting, defaulted

Negligence

Negligence noun - The nonperformance of an assigned or expected action.
Usage example: the factory's owners are being charged with criminal negligence for the fire that killed a dozen workers

Default is a synonym for negligence in neglect topic. You can use "Default" instead a noun "Negligence".

How words are described

less less default less negligence
previous previous default previous negligence
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