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Definition of Delinquency
1. Noun. Nonpayment of a debt when due.
2. Noun. A tendency to be negligent and uncaring. "His adolescent protest consisted of willful neglect of all his responsibilities"
Exact synonyms: Dereliction, Willful Neglect
Generic synonyms: Neglect, Neglectfulness, Negligence
Derivative terms: Delinquent
Generic synonyms: Neglect, Neglectfulness, Negligence
Derivative terms: Delinquent
3. Noun. An antisocial misdeed in violation of the law by a minor.
Exact synonyms: Juvenile Delinquency
Generic synonyms: Misbehavior, Misbehaviour, Misdeed
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Generic synonyms: Misbehavior, Misbehaviour, Misdeed
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Definition of Delinquency
1. n. Failure or omission of duty; a fault; a misdeed; an offense; a misdemeanor; a crime.
Definition of Delinquency
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