de|lin|quen|cy

de|lin|quen|cy
de|lin|quen|cy «dih LIHNG kwuhn see», noun, plural -cies.
1. failure in a duty; neglect of an obligation. SYNONYM(S): guilt.
2. a) failure to meet payments when due: »

Many an American has pushed his credit close to the limit, so that any drop in income might bring a flood of delinquencies and repossessions (Wall Street Journal).

b) overdue bills, taxes, or notes.
3. the condition or habit of behaving unlawfully: »

We can curb juvenile delinquency by education.

4. a fault; offense; misdeed; shortcoming.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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