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Fault

/fɔːlt/noun / verb
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A fault is a defect, error, or imperfection in an object, system, or behavior that can lead to failure or malfunction. In modern usage, it extends to geological contexts like a crack in the Earth's crust or assigning blame in social situations, reminding us how a single flaw can trigger widespread consequences from tech glitches to earthquakes.

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