Definitions

1. noun

a person or entity that fails to fulfill their obligations, duties, or responsibilities, often in a legal or financial sense

“The court ordered the delinquent parent to pay child support.”

2. adjective

behind in payments or obligations, particularly in a financial sense

“The delinquent account has accumulated late fees.”

3. noun

a student who fails to attend school regularly or meet academic requirements

“The school counselor worked with the delinquent students to get them back on track.”