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defaulters

[/dɪˈfɔːltərz/]
nounpl: defaulters
inadimplentes
1. People who fail to fulfill an obligation, especially a financial one
The bank pursued the defaulters to recover the outstanding loans.
O banco perseguiu os inadimplentes para recuperar os empréstimos pendentes.
2. Individuals who fail to appear in court when required
The judge issued warrants for the defaulters who missed their court dates.
O juiz emitiu mandados para os inadimplentes que faltaram às datas do tribunal.
3. Students or participants who fail to meet attendance or performance requirements
The university expelled the defaulters who did not complete their exams.
A universidade expulsou os inadimplentes que não completaram seus exames.
NYC Slang
deadbeats
Synonyms
debtorsnon-payersoffendersabsconders
Antonyms
payerscompliersabiders

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inadimplentes
Most common term in financial and legal contexts
General Brazilian
devedores
Alternative, slightly more informal
Portugal
incumpridores
More formal legal term in Portuguese Portuguese
Portugal
devedores
Alternative term used in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

jump bail (referring to defaulters who flee court)
skip town (referring to defaulters who disappear)
on the hook (referring to those responsible for payment)
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