Meaning Of The Word Delinquency

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What's The Definition Of Delinquency?

delinquency
Delinquency is failure to pay a debt or tax.
uncountable noun: Delinquency is criminal behaviour, especially that of young people.

delinquency in American English
failure or neglect to do what duty or law requires
noun: failure in or neglect of duty or obligation; dereliction; default

delinquency in British English
noun: an offence or misdeed, usually of a minor nature, esp one committed by a young person

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