Why passwd command failed with error "BAD PASSWORD: The password fails the dictionary check - it is based on a dictionary word" ?

Solution Verified - Updated 2024-08-09T03:42:20+00:00 -

Issue

passwd command failed with below error even after providing any random password.

BAD PASSWORD: The password fails the dictionary check - it is based on a dictionary word

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