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delinquent
adjective
noun
past due; not paid at the scheduled time
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dɪˈlɪŋkwənt
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adjective
past due; not paid at the scheduled time
“an overdue installment”
adjective
failing in what duty requires
“derelict (or delinquent) in his duty”
adjective
guilty of a misdeed
“delinquent minors”
noun
a young offender
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an overdue installment
a delinquent account
derelict (or delinquent) in his duty
neglectful of his duties
remiss of you not to pay your bills
delinquent minors
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