delinquency

Noun
  1. Nonpayment of a debt when due (synset 113321347)
    is a type of: default, nonpayment, nonremittal - loss resulting from failure of a debt to be paid
  2. A tendency to be negligent and uncaring (synset 104673440)
    "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"
    is a type of: neglect, neglectfulness, negligence - the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern
    same as: dereliction, willful neglect
  3. An antisocial misdeed in violation of the law by a minor (synset 100737517)
    referred to in: jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority
    is a type of: misbehavior, misbehaviour, misdeed - improper or wicked or immoral behavior
    same as: juvenile delinquency

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