delinquent

IPA: dɪɫˈɪŋkwʌnt

noun

  • One who disobeys or breaks rules or laws, or who acts against another's wishes.
  • A person who has not paid their debts.
  • (historical, derogatory) A royalist in the First English Civil War (1642-1646).

adjective

  • Late or failing to pay a debt or other financial obligation, like a mortgage or loan.
  • Failing in or neglectful of a duty or obligation; guilty of a misdeed or offense
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Examples of "delinquent" in Sentences

  • They then print what they call delinquent books and balance those to make sure.
  • It's not unusual for a U.S. state to have billions of dollars in delinquent taxes.
  • Average of 560 days in delinquent status (approximately 18 months) 33% of properties were vacant
  • It sold about $350 million in delinquent loans and distressed properties in a bulk sale during the last quarter.
  • A "delinquent" is a person required to be registered under the selective service law who fails or neglects to perform any duty required of him under the provisions of the selective service law.
  • It appears that, if one of you had done some simple research such as reading The Star's story last June or going to Jackson County's website, you would have spotted the word "delinquent" regarding Hughes' tax records.
  • It appears that, if one of you had done some simple research - such as reading The Star's story last June - or going to Jackson County's website, you would have spotted the word "delinquent" regarding Hughes' tax records.
  • Mr. Guccione also made a series of ill-advised investments, including a failed $18 million movie production of an X-rated adaptation of "Caligula," and $45 million in delinquent taxes, which contributed to his empire's downfall.

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