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delinquency

/dɪ'lɪŋkwənsi/

Synonyms of delinquency Antonyms of delinquency Examples of delinquency Usage of delinquency Parts of delinquency Definition that contains delinquency Words sounding like delinquency Explanation of delinquency

noun
an antisocial misdeed in violation of the law by a minor
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Similar:

juvenile delinquency

type of:
misdeed misbehavior misbehaviour
noun
a tendency to be negligent and uncaring
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"he inherited his delinquency from his father"

Similar:

dereliction willful neglect

type of:
neglectfulness neglect negligence
noun
nonpayment of a debt when due
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type of:
nonremittal nonpayment default

Examples of delinquency

"he inherited his delinquency from his father"