What is "defaulters"

Usage examples of "defaulters".

Before his departure for Lombardy, Chaucer -- still holding his post in the Customs -- selected two representatives or trustees, to protect his estate against legal proceedings in his absence, or to sue in his name defaulters and offenders against the imposts which he was charged to enforce.

We hear not of any frauds discovered, or of defaulters punished, or of grievances redressed.