n. [ From Fail. ] 1. Cessation of supply, or total defect; a failing; deficiency; as, failure of rain; failure of crops. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Omission; nonperformance; as, the failure to keep a promise. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Want of success; the state of having failed. [ 1913 Webster ]
4. Decay, or defect from decay; deterioration; as, the failure of memory or of sight. [ 1913 Webster ]
5. A becoming insolvent; bankruptcy; suspension of payment; as, failure in business. [ 1913 Webster ]
6. A failing; a slight fault. [ Obs. ] Johnson. [ 1913 Webster ]