GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Delinquent  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.
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   Delinquent, n. One who fails or neglects to perform his duty; an offender or transgressor; one who commits a fault or a crime; a culprit.
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   A delinquent ought to be cited in the place or jurisdiction where the delinquency was committed.
   Ayliffe.
   
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