by default

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. por defecto
The word processor saves what you've written every five minutes by default.El procesador de texto guarda lo que ya has escrito cada cinco minutos por defecto.
b. automáticamente
If the president dies, the vice president will become the acting head of state by default.Si el presidente muere, el vicepresidente automáticamente se convertirá en jefe de estado interino.
a. por incomparecencia
The other finalist got sick the morning of the match and I won by default.El otro finalista se enfermó la mañana del partido y gané por incomparecencia.
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