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Fault: A serve that fails to place the ball in the correct area of play, therefore not starting the point

Transform Fault: A strike-slip fault connecting the ends of an offset in a mid-ocean ridge. Some pairs of plates slide past each other along transform faults.

Thrust Fault: A dip-slip fault in which the upper block above the fault plane moves up and over the lower block, so that older strata are placed over younger.

Default: A failure to discharge a duty. The term is most often used to describe the occurrence of an event that cuts short the rights or remedies of one of the parties to an agreement or legal disput . . . View Full Definition

Ground Fault: Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI, GFI) - an ultra sensitive plug designed to shut off all electric current. Used in bathrooms, kitchens, exterior waterproof outlets, garage outlets, an . . . View Full Definition

Block Fault Mountain: A linear mountain that is bounded on both sides by normal faults.

Foot Fault: When a player, during the serve, steps on or over the baseline into the court before striking the ball, which results in a service fault. A foot fault may also occur when the player steps on . . . View Full Definition

Notice Of Default: A notice to a defaulting party announcing that a default has occurred. The defaulting party is usually provided a grace period during which to cure the default. Notices of default are freque . . . View Full Definition

Fault Plane: The plane that best approximates the fracture surface of a fault.

Strike-Slip Fault: A fault with horizontal displacement, typically caused by shear stress.