delinquent

[US]/dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/

[UK]/dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. violating the law; failing to pay debts
n. a person who has committed an offence; a lawbreaker

juvenile delinquent

The businessman was billed for delinquent taxes.

A gang of delinquents harried the storekeeper.

Most delinquent children have deprived backgrounds.

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