Myra won her case in small-claims court when the man she was suing __ (e)d by not showing up. confiscate decipher constitute default

## Step 1<br />The problem is a fill-in-the-blank type question, where we need to choose the correct word from the given options that fits the context of the sentence. The sentence is about a man who did not show up in court, which is a legal term.<br />## Step 2<br />The term 'default' in legal context refers to the failure of a party to fulfill an obligation, especially the failure to appear in court when summoned. This term fits perfectly in the context of the sentence.<br />## Step 3<br />The other options 'confiscate', 'decipher', and 'constitute' do not fit in the context of the sentence. 'Confiscate' means to take or seize someone's property with authority, 'decipher' means to understand or figure out something, and 'constitute' means to make up or form.