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Meaning of delinquency
The state of being delinquent, or failing to fulfill one's obligations or responsibilities
Etymology of delinquency
The word "delinquency" originates from the Latin "delinquentia," which is derived from "delinquere," meaning "to fail or neglect"
Historically, the term has been used to describe a range of behaviors, from minor infractions to serious crimes
Synonyms
misconduct
misbehavior
wrongdoing
offense
crime
transgression
violation
infringement
lawlessness
disorder
disobedience
noncompliance
neglect
dereliction
truancy
absenteeism
delinquency
misdeed
fault
culpability
guilt
blameworthiness
shamefulness
reprehensibility
turpitude
depravity
corruption
decadence
degeneracy
Definitions
- The state of being delinquent, or failing to fulfill one's obligations or responsibilities
- * A failure to pay debts or fulfill financial obligations
- * A misdeed or wrongdoing, especially one committed by a juvenile
Usage Examples
- The company's delinquency in paying its debts led to its financial downfall
- * The juvenile court dealt with cases of delinquency, including theft and vandalism
- * The student's delinquency in attending classes resulted in poor grades
Antonyms
obedience
compliance
conformity
lawfulness
order
responsibility
diligence
attentiveness
punctuality
regularity
faithfulness
loyalty
duty
obligation
accountability
answerability