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judgement by default (n)

a judgment entered in favor of the plaintiff when the defendant defaults (fails to appear in court)

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a judgment entered in favor of the plaintiff when the defendant defaults (fails to appear in court)

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The jury members faced the tough task of making a judgement by default due to the lack of evidence.

The court had to rely on circumstantial evidence and make a judgement by default in the absence of a confession.

As the defendant remained silent during the trial, the judge had no choice but to issue a judgement by default.

The judgement by default was met with disapproval and disappointment by the victim's family and friends.