judgement by default

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judgement by default - a judgment entered in favor of the plaintiff when the defendant defaults (fails to appear in court) default judgement, default judgment, judgment by default judicial decision, judgment, judgement - (law) the determination by a court of competent jurisdiction on matters submitted to it law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"

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