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| delinquency [ di língkwənssi ] (plural delinquencies) |
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1. unlawful behaviour: antisocial or illegal behaviour or acts, especially by young people
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2. neglect of duty: failure to fulfil a duty, commitment, or responsibility
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3. US finance something overdue: something that is overdue for payment, e.g. a debt or tax
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formal
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