default ruleglossary / default rule A legal principle that fills a gap in a contract in the absence of an applicable express provision but remains subject to a contrary agreement. Cf. GAP-FILLER. 词条贡献者 译员Nanda,毕业于英国顶尖的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各种与证券和消费者集体诉讼有关的法律文件。