'Delinquent' definitions:

Definition of 'delinquent'

(from WordNet)
adjective
Guilty of a misdeed; "delinquent minors"
adjective
Failing in what duty requires; "derelict (or delinquent) in his duty"; "neglectful of his duties"; "remiss of you not to pay your bills" [syn: derelict, delinquent, neglectful, remiss]
adjective
Past due; not paid at the scheduled time; "an overdue installment"; "a delinquent account" [syn: delinquent, overdue]
noun
A young offender [syn: delinquent, juvenile delinquent]

Definition of 'Delinquent'

From: GCIDE
  • Delinquent \De*lin"quent\, n. One who fails or neglects to perform his duty; an offender or transgressor; one who commits a fault or a crime; a culprit. [1913 Webster]
  • A delinquent ought to be cited in the place or jurisdiction where the delinquency was committed. --Ayliffe. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Delinquent'

From: GCIDE
  • Delinquent \De*lin"quent\a. [L. delinquens, -entis, p. pr. of delinquere to fail, be wanting in one's duty, do wrong; de- + linquere to leave. See Loan, n.] Failing in duty; offending by neglect of duty. [1913 Webster]