1. a person who fails to pay money that is owed
2. a person who fails to appear in court when required
Usage: legal
3. a person who fails to fulfill an obligation or duty

Examples

• The bank pursued legal action against the loan defaulter.
• Several mortgage defaulters lost their homes during the financial crisis.
• The court issued a warrant for the defaulter who missed his hearing.
• The company blacklisted defaulters who failed to pay their bills.
• As a serial defaulter, he found it difficult to get credit.
• The defaulter was given one final chance to settle the debt.