Meaning Of The Word Delinquent

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delinquent
adjective: Someone, usually a young person, who is delinquent repeatedly commits minor crimes.

delinquent in American English
failing or neglecting to do what duty or law requires
adjective: failing in or neglectful of a duty or obligation; guilty of a misdeed or offense
noun: a person who is delinquent

delinquent in British English
adjective: guilty of an offence or misdeed, esp one of a minor nature
noun: someone, esp a young person, guilty of delinquency

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