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Delinquency (Noun)

Meaning 1

Nonpayment of a debt when due.

Classification

Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.

Hypernyms

  • Nonremittal
  • Default

Meaning 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".

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

  • Dereliction
  • Willful Neglect

Hypernyms

  • Neglect
  • Neglectfulness

Related Words

  • Delinquent (adjective)

Meaning 3

An antisocial misdeed in violation of the law by a minor.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Juvenile Delinquency

Hypernyms

  • Misbehaviour
  • Misdeed
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