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delinquent

/dɪ'lɪŋkwənt/

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adjective
failing in what duty requires
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"derelict (or delinquent) in his duty"

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derelict neglectful remiss negligent
noun
a young offender
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juvenile delinquent

type of:
offender wrongdoer
adjective
past due; not paid at the scheduled time
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"a delinquent account"

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overdue due
adjective
guilty of a misdeed
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"delinquent minors"

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guilty

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