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Fault
 
  Fault may refer to:

  • Fault (geology), planar rock fractures which show evidence of relative movement
  • Fault (technology)
    Fault (technology)

    In document ISO/CD 10303-226, a fault is defined as an abnormal condition or defect at the component, equipment, or sub-system level which may lead to a failure....
    , an abnormal condition or defect at the component, equipment, or sub-system level which may lead to a failure
  • An asymmetric fault
    Asymmetric fault

    In power engineering, specifically three phase Electric power, an asymmetric or unbalanced fault is a fault which does not affect each of the three phases equally....
     or symmetric fault
    Symmetric fault

    In power engineering, specifically three-phase Electric power, a symmetric, symmetrical or balanced fault is a fault which affects each of the three-phases equally....
     in an electric power system
  • Fault (dog)
    Fault (dog)

    The term fault is used in animal breed standards to describe an aspect of appearance or temperament that is considered detrimental to the breed type of the animal's breed....
    , in animal breeding, is a conformation point whose state or quality falls outside of the acceptable range for the attribute being judged
  • In tennis
    Tennis

    Tennis is a sport played between two players or between two teams of two players each . Each player uses a strung racquet to strike a hollow rubber Tennis ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's tennis court....
    , a "fault" could be either a foot fault or a service fault, where an aspect of the server's serve is not in line with the rules of the game
  • Fault (legal)
    Fault (legal)

    The meaning of fault Different forms of liability employ different notions of fault, in some there is no need to prove fault.Fault basically refers to legal blameworthiness and responsibility in each area of law....
    , in criminal law, one must determine fault in a crime.
  • Fault (electrical), an unintended electrical connection commonly referred to as a "short circuit".