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Pronunciation : De*lin"quent a.
Etymology : [L. delinquens, -entis, p. pr. of delinquere to fail, be wanting in one's duty, do wrong; de- + linquere to leave. See Loan, n.]
Definition : Defn: Failing in duty; offending by neglect of duty.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : De*lin"quent
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: One who fails or neglects to perform his duty; an offender or transgressor; one who commits a fault or a crime; a culprit. A delinquent ought to be cited in the place or jurisdiction where the delinquency was committed. Ayliffe.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913