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Delinquency
01
a minor crime or misdeed, especially of a young person
Examples
Juvenile delinquency refers to illegal or antisocial behavior by minors, often leading to intervention by the juvenile justice system.
02
a habit of negligence
Examples
His delinquency in completing assignments frustrated his teachers.
03
failure to pay a debt when it is due
Examples
The bank charged fees for delinquency on the loan.
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