delinquent
adjectiveFailing to fulfill a duty or violating a rule or law.
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Clear all filtersFailing to fulfill a duty or violating a rule or law.
A return to criminal behavior after a previous offense or punishment.
So unreasonable or wrong as to offend one's sense of fairness or morality.
Offending fairness or morality
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