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What is the noun for delinquent?

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delinquency
  1. misconduct
  2. a criminal offense
  3. a debt that is overdue for payment
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  5. Examples:
    1. “The folks at are charged with contributing to the delinquency of the film-makers, who were likely duped into believing this could become a satisfying monster movie.”
      “The research center was launched to assist in the reduction of juvenile crime and delinquency in Texas, according to officials.”
      “In light of the delinquency on the loan, the attorneys have decided to take title to the land in lieu of foreclosure.”
delinquent
  1. One who disobeys or breaks rules or laws.
  2. (obsolete) a term applied to royalists by their opponents in the English Civil War 1642 - 1645. Charles I was known as the chief delinquent.
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  4. Examples:
    1. “To put it plainly, I was a delinquent who had a knack for finding trouble.”
      “They then call up the creditors and try to negotiate a settlement or lower payment from them because you're now a delinquent.”
delinquincy
  1. Alternative form of delinquency
delinquencies
  1. plural of delinquency
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  3. Examples:
    1. “Capital One is targeting customers with better credit as a way to stem delinquencies and defaults.”
      “Rising delinquencies reduce cash inflow from debt payments and increase collection expenses.”
      “The empirical model for explaining delinquencies is similar to the one for explaining bankruptcies.”
delinquents
  1. plural of delinquent
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  3. Examples:
    1. “It's easy to stereotype all adolescents as alcopop-swigging, hoodie-wearing, dope-smoking delinquents.”
      “A team which works with young delinquents has been recognised for its ground-breaking service.”
      “If the education system fails in accomplishing that then it is responsible for the delinquents, the drop-outs, the rejects, the youth suicides.”
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