in default of something

in default of (something)

Due to the absence or lack of something; through the failure of something. Though it was only a speeding ticket, Janet was imprisoned in default of paying the fine. In default of concrete evidence, the jury was obligated to acquit the defendant of murder.

in deˈfault of something

(formal) because of a lack of something: They accepted what he had said in default of any evidence to disprove it.

词组	in default of something
释义	in default of something in default of (something) Due to the absence or lack of something; through the failure of something. Though it was only a speeding ticket, Janet was imprisoned in default of paying the fine. In default of concrete evidence, the jury was obligated to acquit the defendant of murder. See also: default, of Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. in deˈfault of something (formal) because of a lack of something: They accepted what he had said in default of any evidence to disprove it. See also: default, of, something Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: a/the feel of (something) (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you a straw will show which way the wind blows a crack at (someone or something) all right (you) wanna make something of it? all for the best a thing of the past a slew of (something) a bird in the hand
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