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Definition delinquent in British English

delinquent adjective

adjective
/dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/
1

behaving in a way that is criminal or immoral

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2

a delinquent account or tax bill has not been paid on time

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2.1

someone who is delinquent in paying their taxes or bills fails to pay the money that they owe

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Definition delinquent in British English