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"Failure in or neglect of duty or obligation; dereliction; default. Delinquency specifically refers to a lapse or failure to fulfill one's responsibilities, such as not meeting financial obligations or neglecting duties." more

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Despite warnings, the homeowner's delinquency in property maintenance led to a neighborhood dispute.
The landlord took legal action against the tenant for delinquency in rent payment.

Delinquency

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nounFailure in or neglect of duty or obligation; dereliction; default. Delinquency specifically refers to a lapse or failure to fulfill one's responsibilities, such as not meeting financial obligations or neglecting duties.

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