1. Guilty of a misdeed
   "delinquent minors" 
2. Failing in what duty requires
   "delinquent in his duty"
   - derelict, neglectful, remiss 
3. Past due; not paid at the scheduled time
   "a delinquent account"
   - overdue

1. A young offender
   - juvenile delinquent

Derived forms: delinquents

See also: delinquency, due, guilty, negligent

Type of: offender, wrongdoer

Encyclopedia: Delinquent

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