Delinquent - Definition

delinquent

adj 1: guilty of a misdeed; "delinquent minors"
2: failing in what duty requires; "derelict (or delinquent) in
his duty"; "neglectful of his duties"; "remiss of you not to
pay your bills" [syn: derelict, delinquent, neglectful,
remiss]
3: past due; not paid at the scheduled time; "an overdue
installment"; "a delinquent account" [syn: delinquent,
overdue]
n 1: a young offender [syn: delinquent, juvenile delinquent]

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