 delinquency |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a tendency to be negligent and uncaring | |
| Synonyms: | dereliction willful_neglect | |
| Examples: | "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" |
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| Related terms: | negligence | |
| 2. | [ noun ] nonpayment of a debt when due | |
| Related terms: | nonpayment | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (law) an antisocial misdeed in violation of the law by a minor | |
| Synonyms: | juvenile_delinquency | |
| Related terms: | misbehavior law | |
| Similar spelling: |
delinquent |
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