Noun Definition

delinquency

1.Definition: 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"

Related Noun(s):dereliction

Category: General

2.Definition: an antisocial misdeed in violation of the law by a minor

Category: General

3.Definition: nonpayment of a debt when due

Category: General