Pre-delinquency
noun, plural delinquencies.
1.
failure in or neglect of duty or obligation; dereliction; default:
delinquency in payment of dues.
2.
wrongful, illegal, or antisocial behavior.
Compare juvenile delinquency.
3.
any misdeed, offense, or misdemeanor.
4.
something, as a debt, that is past due or otherwise delinquent.
noun (pl) -cies
1.
an offence or misdeed, usually of a minor nature, esp one committed by a young person See juvenile delinquency
2.
failure or negligence in duty or obligation; dereliction
3.
a delinquent nature or delinquent behaviour
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