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Meaning of the word "for (the) want of" in English

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for (the) want of

US /fɔr ðə wɑnt əv/
UK /fɔr ðə wɑnt əv/
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Idiom

1.

because of a lack of something

Example:
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The plan failed for want of proper funding.
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Many good ideas are lost for want of a champion.
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