DELINQUENTLY

Etymology

Adverb

delinquently (comparative more delinquently, superlative most delinquently)

In a delinquent manner.

Source: Wiktionary


De*lin"quent*ly, adv.

Definition: So as to fail in duty.

DELINQUENT

De*lin"quent a. Etym: [L. delinquens, -entis, p. pr. of delinquere to fail, be wanting in one's duty, do wrong; de- + linquere to leave. See Loan, n.]

Definition: Failing in duty; offending by neglect of duty.

De*lin"quent, n.

Definition: One who fails or neglects to perform his duty; an offender or transgressor; one who commits a fault or a crime; a culprit. A delinquent ought to be cited in the place or jurisdiction where the delinquency was committed. Ayliffe.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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