Definition of DELINQUENCY

delinquency

Meanings

Plural: delinquencies

Noun

  • nonpayment of a debt when due
  • a tendency to be negligent and uncaring
    • "he inherited his delinquency from his father"
  • an antisocial misdeed in violation of the law by a minor
  • Misconduct.
  • A criminal offense.
  • A debt that is overdue for payment.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin dēlinquentia, derived from Latin dēlinquēns, present participle of dēlinquō (“I transgress, err”). By surface analysis, delinquent + -cy

Synonyms

dereliction, juvenile delinquency, willful neglect

Scrabble Score: 26

delinquency is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
delinquency is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
delinquency is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 30

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