Definitions

1. noun

a flaw or weakness in a person, thing, or system, often leading to a problem or failure

“The design fault in the new building led to a structural collapse.”

2. verb

to find fault with someone or something, often in a critical or disapproving manner

“She faulted him for not following the instructions carefully.”

3. noun

a crack or fracture in the earth’s crust, often resulting in an earthquake

“The scientists studied the fault line to predict the next earthquake.”

4. noun

a person’s guilt or wrongdoing, especially in a moral or legal sense

“The court found him guilty of his fault and sentenced him to prison.”