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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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