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1. (n.) delinquency
failure in or neglect of duty or obligation; dereliction; default:
delinquency in payment of dues.
2. delinquency
wrongful, illegal, or antisocial behavior.
3. delinquency
any misdeed, offense, or misdemeanor.
4. delinquency
something, as a debt, that is past due or otherwise delinquent.
Etymology: (1630–40; < LL dēlinquentia fault, crime, der. of L dēlinquent-, der. of dēlinquere to fall short, do wrong)
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1. (noun) delinquency
nonpayment of a debt when due
2. (noun) delinquency, dereliction, willful neglect
a tendency to be negligent and uncaring
"he inherited his delinquency from his father"; "his derelictions were not really intended as crimes"; "his adolescent protest consisted of willful neglect of all his responsibilities"
3. (noun) delinquency, juvenile delinquency
an antisocial misdeed in violation of the law by a minor
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1. (noun) delinquency
failure or omission of duty; a fault; a misdeed; an offense; a misdemeanor; a crime
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