DELINQUENT, adjective Failing in duty; offending by neglect of duty. DELINQUENT, noun One who fails to perform his duty, particularly a public officer who neglects his duty; an offender; one who commits a fault or crime. A delinquent ought to be cited in the place or jurisdiction where the delinquency was committed.
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI