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delinquency meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of delinquency at MeaningMonkey.org. delinquency meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.DELINQUENCY noun
Definition of delinquency (noun)
- nonpayment of a debt when due
- 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"
- synonyms: dereliction, willful neglect
- an antisocial misdeed in violation of the law by a minor
- synonyms: juvenile delinquency
Source: Princeton University Wordnet