(n) a tendency to be negligent and uncaring, Syn. willful neglect, dereliction, Example:he inherited his delinquency from his father; his derelictions were not really intended as crimes; his adolescent protest consisted of willful neglect of all his responsibilities
n.; pl.Delinquencies [ L. delinquentia, fr. delinquens. ] Failure or omission of duty; a fault; a misdeed; an offense; a misdemeanor; a crime. [ 1913 Webster ]
The delinquencies of the little commonwealth would be represented in the most glaring colors. Motley. [ 1913 Webster ]