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2 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Delinquency' in a Sentence

"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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The library implemented a system to prevent book delinquency by sending timely reminders for overdue books.
The librarian reminded students about the importance of returning books on time to avoid delinquency.

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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