Delinquency

[dɪ'lɪŋkw(ə)nsɪ] or [dɪ'lɪŋkwənsi]

Definition

(noun.) an antisocial misdeed in violation of the law by a minor.

(noun.) a tendency to be negligent and uncaring; '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'.

(noun.) nonpayment of a debt when due.

Typed by Allan--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) Failure or omission of duty; a fault; a misdeed; an offense; a misdemeanor; a crime.

Typist: Stacey

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Fault, misdeed, misdemeanor, offence, crime, failure in duty, neglect of duty.

Editor: Rufus

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Crime, offense, guilt, culpability, criminality

ANT:Innocence, blamelessness

Inputed by Joanna