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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).

   Scrabble Points: 26

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › delinquencyDelinquency Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Delinquency is a noun that means a delinquent act, conduct that is out of accord with accepted behavior or the law, or a debt on which payment is overdue. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of delinquency.

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   DELINQUENCY definition: 1. behaviour, especially of a young person, that is illegal or not acceptable to most people: 2…. Learn more.

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   Delinquency definition: failure in or neglect of duty or obligation; dereliction; default. See examples of DELINQUENCY used in a sentence.

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

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   DELINQUENCY meaning: 1. behaviour, especially of a young person, that is illegal or not acceptable to most people: 2…. Learn more.

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   A delinquent is a person who regularly performs illegal or immoral acts, or someone who is behind in payment. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and related terms of delinquent.

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   Delinquency is a minor crime, especially one committed by a youth. Cutting class all week to drive around town without your license is a sure sign of delinquency.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › delinquencyDelinquency - definition of delinquency by The Free Dictionary

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   Delinquency is a noun that means failure to do what law or duty requires, or an offense or misdeed, especially by a young person. Find different sources, translations, and related words for delinquency on this web page.