— delinquently , adv.
/di ling"kweuhnt/ , adj.
1. failing in or neglectful of a duty or obligation; guilty of a misdeed or offense.
2. (of an account, tax, debt, etc.) past due; overdue.
3. of or pertaining to delinquents or delinquency: delinquent attitudes.
n.
4. a person who is delinquent.
5. See juvenile delinquent .
[ 1475-85; delinquent-; see DELINQUENCY ]