Associations to the word «Delinquent»

Wiktionary

DELINQUENT, adjective. Late or failing to pay a debt or other financial obligation, like a mortgage or loan.
DELINQUENT, adjective. Failing in or neglectful of a duty or obligation; guilty of a misdeed or offense
DELINQUENT, noun. One who disobeys or breaks rules or laws.
DELINQUENT, noun. (obsolete) a term applied to royalists by their opponents in the English Civil War 1642 - 1645. Charles I was known as the chief delinquent.

Dictionary definition

DELINQUENT, noun. A young offender.
DELINQUENT, adjective. Guilty of a misdeed; "delinquent minors".
DELINQUENT, adjective. Failing in what duty requires; "derelict (or delinquent) in his duty"; "neglectful of his duties"; "remiss of you not to pay your bills".
DELINQUENT, adjective. Past due; not paid at the scheduled time; "an overdue installment"; "a delinquent account".

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