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Term: Delinquents

1. Noun (plural)

Definition: Individuals, typically young people, who have engaged in illegal or antisocial behavior.

Example: The police arrested a group of delinquents for vandalizing public property.

2. Noun (plural)

Definition: Individuals who have failed to perform their legal or moral obligations.

Example: The court ordered the collection agency to recover outstanding debts from the delinquents.

3. Adjective

Definition: Characterized by or involving delinquent behavior.

Example: The school implemented strict measures to prevent delinquent behavior among students.