noun
- minor crime, especially by young people
- failure to do what law or duty requires
Examples
- Juvenile delinquency rates have decreased in recent years.
- The community center offers programs to prevent youth delinquency.
- His delinquency in paying taxes resulted in penalties.
- The bank reported several loan delinquencies this quarter.
- Parents worry about their teenagers getting involved in delinquency.
- The court specializes in cases of juvenile delinquency.
- Credit card delinquency can damage your credit score.