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delinquency

de·lin·quen·cy [ di língkwənsee ] (plural de·lin·quen·cies)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. unlawful behavior: antisocial or illegal behavior or acts, especially by young people

2. neglect of duty: failure to fulfill a duty, commitment, or responsibility ( formal )

3. finance something overdue: something that is overdue for payment, e.g. a debt or tax ( formal )

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