delinquency, n.
(delinquencies)
(delinquencies)
an antisocial misdeed in violation of the law by a minor
<noun.act>
delinquency juvenile delinquency
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domain of synset (topic)
a tendency to be negligent and uncaring
<noun.attribute> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
delinquency dereliction willful neglect
sample sentences
"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"
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derivationally related form
semantic pointers
hypernym
nonpayment of a debt when due
<noun.possession>
delinquency
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