The word "default" means the automatic or usual option, choice, or condition that occurs when a different option or choice has not been specified or taken. Full definition
The omission of the coating is very odd because it's basically on by default on any other phone. (techspot.com)
This program provides mortgage insurance to protect lenders against the risk of default on mortgages to qualified buyers. (hzcu-mortgage.org)
This means borrowers can get their loans out of default by going through the process of making 9 monthly income - based payments to a debt collector. (studentloans.net)