delinquency
Translation
delinquency, misconduct, failure to pay
Examples
The city is concerned about juvenile delinquency.
The city is concerned about juvenile delinquency.
Delinquency in loan payments has increased.
Delinquency in loan payments has increased.
Grammar Patterns
juvenile delinquency crime committed by young people They are studying the causes of juvenile delinquency.
delinquency in ((sth.)) failure to pay (sth.) on time There is a high rate of delinquency in tax payments.
Similar Words
Synonyms: misconduct, crime, wrongdoing, nonpayment
Etymology
From Latin 'delinquere' meaning 'to fail, be at fault, transgress', from 'de-' (away) + 'linquere' (to leave).
Memory Tips
Think of 'leaving' ('linquere') your duties or the correct path, which leads to wrongdoing or failure to pay.