Fail to fulfil an obligation (7)

I believe the answer is:

default

(Other definitions for default that I've seen before include "Fail to pay what's due" , "Faulted for failure to meet obligation" , "Fail to pay debt" , "basic computer programming" , "Fall-back option" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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