time fault

noun2

1. •
   A penalty given in which a rider does not complete the course in the time allowed that is set by the course designer.

   • For instance, a refusal was three points, but as it generally took the rider precious seconds to get his horse over the refused fence, a time fault of four points could be expected. — 2001
2. •
   A fault in the timing of an automated system.

   • Finally, the bottom window of the figure displays the time fault estimation results. — 2007