delinquency

1. (noun) an antisocial misdeed in violation of the law by a minor
Synonyms: juvenile delinquency
Related Words: misbehavior, misbehaviour, misdeed

2. (noun) 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
Related Words: neglect, neglectfulness, negligence

3. (noun) nonpayment of a debt when due
Related Words: default, nonpayment, nonremittal



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