1
as in negligence
the nonperformance of an assigned or expected action
we received a notice in the mail informing us of our delinquency in paying our utility bill
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as in lateness
the quality or state of being late
delinquency of our mortgage payment meant that we would have to pay a surcharge
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Recent Examples of delinquency
Officials said the teen will be processed as a juvenile delinquent and is expected to be arraigned in Boston Juvenile Court on delinquency charges.
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Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
The boy’s mother was arrested and charged with misdemeanor child abuse, exposing children to fire, and contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile, police said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
Juvenile court is not ‘kiddy court’ Many young people who end up in court are accused of delinquency – actions that break the criminal law, such as stealing a car or breaking into someone’s house.
—Jay Blitzman, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
The Fed notes that while official delinquency data looks benign, several high-profile NDFI defaults have rattled confidence in the sector.
—Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 3 June 2026
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Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
The boy’s mother was arrested and charged with misdemeanor child abuse, exposing children to fire, and contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile, police said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
Juvenile court is not ‘kiddy court’ Many young people who end up in court are accused of delinquency – actions that break the criminal law, such as stealing a car or breaking into someone’s house.
—Jay Blitzman, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
The Fed notes that while official delinquency data looks benign, several high-profile NDFI defaults have rattled confidence in the sector.
—Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delinquency
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The motion does not address the core negligence and wrongful death claims stemming from the crash itself but seeks to dismiss claims related to emergency dispatch and allegations Riverside County officials failed to protect the victims after the collision.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Charges have since been dismissed against three, including Nores — all of whom were accused of negligence.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
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In 2024, military and overseas ballots were rejected for lateness at more than eight times the rate of domestic mail ballots, according to the Bipartisan Policy Center.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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This extreme lateness is really unnecessary and New York State should join 46 of its siblings and use the standard July 1 date (Texas, Alabama, Michigan have autumn dates).—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2026
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People with serious mental illness continue to suffer in jails repeatedly criticized for violence, neglect, isolation, staffing shortages, and inadequate mental health care.—
Justyna Rzewinski,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
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Practically overnight, Sylvia’s cozy attitude toward the girl hardens into coolness, impatience and neglect.—
Natalia Winkelman,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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Obama briskly entered and immediately apologized for tardiness.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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In this case, though, Brenden Aaronson’s family was willing to forgive the tardiness.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Why Turkey leads in hair transplants in 2026 Turkey has spent the last decade becoming the default destination for hair restoration, and the numbers behind that shift are still moving in 2026.—
Ascend Agency,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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In other words, the renewal default is not just a back-end retention tool.—
HEC Paris Insights,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Laredo International Airport Director Gilberto Sanchez also told CNN affiliate KGNS the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure before crashing.—
Diego Mendoza,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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After years of abject failures, underachievement or agonising near-misses, Tuchel was hired to end England’s wait for a major international men’s trophy, which now extends to 60 years.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The County's Resident Advisory Committee formed just over a year ago and is now providing oversight of the millions of dollars the county now has.—
Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Parias' case showcases the nexus of the issues — and the narrow scope of oversight and resources within the judicial and agency level for someone injured by the federal agency that is also detaining them.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
20 June 2026
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“Delinquency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delinquency. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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