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delinquent

1. de.lin.quent \-kw*nt\ n : a delinquent person 
2. delinquent aj [L delinquent-, delinquens, prp. of delinquere to fail, 
   offen]d, fr. de- + linquere to leave - more at LOAN 1: offending by neglect 
   or violation of duty or of law  2: being in arrears in payment  - 
   de.lin.quent.ly av