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   de·lin·quen·cy

   /dəˈliNGkwənsē/

   noun

   • 1. minor crime, especially that committed by young people: "social causes of crime and delinquency" Similar crimewrongdoingcriminalitylawbreakinglawlessnessmisconductmisbehaviormisdemeanorsoffensesmisdeeds
   • ▪ neglect of one's duty: "he relayed this in such a manner as to imply grave delinquency on the host's part" Similar negligencedereliction of dutyremissnessneglectfulnessirresponsibility
   • ▪ a failure to pay an outstanding debt.

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from ecclesiastical Latin delinquentia, from Latin delinquent- ‘offending’ (see delinquent).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDELINQUENCY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Delinquency is illegal or unacceptable behavior, especially of a young person, or the fact of being late to pay money owed. Learn more about the meaning, usage, and pronunciation of delinquency with examples and translations.

3. businessmirror.com.ph › 2022/05/19 › juvenile-delinquency-inWhat Causes Juvenile Delinquency in the Philippines? -...

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   May 19, 2022 · Juvenile delinquency refers to criminal acts performed by children under 18 in the Philippines. Learn about the possible causes, the juvenile justice system, and the law that protects and rehabilitates children in conflict with the law.

4. www.britannica.com › dictionary › delinquencyDelinquency Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   Delinquency is illegal or immoral behavior, especially by young people, or the condition of someone who owes money and is not paying on time. Learn more about the noun and its usage in different contexts from Britannica Dictionary.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDELINQUENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Delinquent can be a noun or an adjective to describe a person who behaves illegally or unacceptably, especially a young one. It can also mean late in paying money owed. See more meanings, synonyms, and translations of delinquent.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › delinquentDelinquent - definition of delinquent by The Free Dictionary

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   A delinquent is someone who fails to do what law or duty requires, or who commits a crime or misdeed, especially a young person. Find out the origin, usage, and translations of the word delinquent in this comprehensive online dictionary.

7. www.definitions.net › definition › delinquencyWhat does delinquency mean? - Definitions.net

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   Delinquency can mean nonpayment of a debt, a tendency to be negligent, or an antisocial misdeed by a minor. See different sources, examples, and translations of the word delinquency.

8. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › delinquencyDELINQUENCY Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

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   Synonyms for DELINQUENCY: negligence, neglect, default, failure, oversight, nonfeasance, dereliction, carelessness; Antonyms of DELINQUENCY: compliance, discharge, fulfillment, fulfilment, prematurity, earliness, promptness, punctuality