delinquency (n)
dereliction (n)
willful neglect (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 07
def a tendency to be negligent and uncaring
examples he inherited his delinquency from his father
his derelictions were not really intended as crimes
his adolescent protest consisted of willful neglect of all his responsibilities
Outgoing links
Hypernym negligence, neglect, neglectfulness
Derivationally related form delinquency → delinquent
Incoming links
Derivationally related form delinquent → delinquency
Hyponym negligence, neglect, neglectfulness

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