Fault

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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"

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