delinquently

Variant of delinquent

delinquent definition

de·lin·quent (-kwənt)

adjective

  1. failing or neglecting to do what duty or law requires
  2. ☆ past the time for payment; overdue delinquent taxes

Etymology: L delinquens: see delinquency

noun

a delinquent person; esp., a juvenile delinquent

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