Meaning & Definition of Delinquency in English
English⟶
Delinquency
/dɪlɪŋkwənsi/
noun
1. Nonpayment of a debt when due
synonym:
- delinquency
2. 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"
synonym:
- delinquency,
- dereliction,
- willful neglect
3. An antisocial misdeed in violation of the law by a minor
synonym:
- delinquency,
- juvenile delinquency