Fault ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Fault ( noun )

1. A defect or imperfection in a physical object.
2. An error or mistake.
3. Responsibility for a wrong or criminal act.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french faute, from latin faultus, from fallre to deceive.

Examples:

1. The book had a few faults in its binding.
2. It was my fault that I forgot to bring the keys.
3. The accident was not his fault, it was the other driver's fault.
4. He was found guilty of the crime and accepted his fault.
5. The company has a fault in its security system, which allowed unauthorized access.

(As a verb)

Fault ( verb )

1. A defect or imperfection in a physical object.
2. An error or mistake.
3. Responsibility for a wrong or criminal act.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french faute, from latin faultus, from fallre to deceive.

Examples:

1. The book had a few faults in its binding.
2. It was my fault that I forgot to bring the keys.
3. The accident was not his fault, it was the other driver's fault.
4. He was found guilty of the crime and accepted his fault.
5. The company has a fault in its security system, which allowed unauthorized access.