De-fāil'ance, n.
[Fr. défaillance, from défaillir, to fail, from de and faillir. See FAIL.] Failure; deficiency. [Obs.] “Defaillance in degree or continuance.” Comber.
[Fr. défaillance, from défaillir, to fail, from de and faillir. See FAIL.] Failure; deficiency. [Obs.] “Defaillance in degree or continuance.” Comber.