Fault

Fault may refer to:

Fault (geology), planar rock fractures which show evidence of relative movement
Fault (technology), an abnormal condition or defect at the component, equipment, or sub-system level which may lead to a failure
An asymmetric fault or symmetric fault in an electric power system
Fault (dog), in dog breeding, is an undesirable aspect of structure or appearance that indicates the dog should not be bred
Fault (tennis), a serve that fails to place a tennis ball in the correct area of play
Fault (legal), in criminal law, one must determine fault in a crime
Fault (electrical), an unintended electrical connection commonly referred to as a "short circuit"

Translation of "Fault"

French: Faute.