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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