in default

idiom

: having missed a payment that is due
She's in default on her loan.

Examples of in default in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Starting next year, borrowers who fall behind on their student loan payments or remain in default will start to experience significant repercussions. Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 Two days later, a separate program, meant to help borrowers in default get back on track, also ceased. Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 13 Oct. 2024 This is particularly important for borrowers in default on their federal student loans. Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 These developments come as two Biden administration initiatives designed to provide relief to borrowers who miss payments on their student loans or are in default are coming to an end on September 30. Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in default 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'in default.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Dictionary Entries Near in default

Cite this Entry

“In default.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20default. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!