 delinquent |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] past due; not paid at the scheduled time | |
| Synonyms: | overdue | |
| Examples: | "an overdue installment" "a delinquent account" |
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| Related terms: | due | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] persistently bad | |
| Examples: | "school for delinquent boys" |
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| Related terms: | incorrigible | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] failing in what duty requires | |
| Synonyms: | neglectful remiss derelict | |
| Examples: | "derelict (or delinquent) in his duty" "neglectful of his duties" "remiss of you not to pay your bills" |
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| Related terms: | negligent | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] (criminal law) guilty of a minor misdeed | |
| Examples: | "delinquent minors" |
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| Related terms: | guilty | |
| 5. | [ noun ] (law) a young offender | |
| Synonyms: | juvenile_delinquent | |
| Related terms: | wrongdoer | |
| Similar spelling: |
delinquency |
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