Delinquent means one who fails to do that which is required by law or by duty and such failure is minor in nature.

A delinquent is often used to refer to a juvenile who commits a minor crimal act—juvenile delinquents.

In other cases, a delinquent refers the person who fails to pay a debt or other financial obligation, like a mortgage. Failure to cure a delinquent payment can result in repossession or foreclosure.

See also

• Juvenile delinquency
• Misdemeanor
• Felony

Crime

Pachatel | Delinquent