n. One who fails or neglects to perform his duty; an offender or transgressor; one who commits a fault or a crime; a culprit. [ 1913 Webster ]
A delinquent ought to be cited in the place or jurisdiction where the delinquency was committed. Ayliffe. [ 1913 Webster ]
pos>a. [ L. delinquens, -entis, p. pr. of delinquere to fail, be wanting in one's duty, do wrong; de- + linquere to leave. See Loan, n. ] Failing in duty; offending by neglect of duty. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. So as to fail in duty. [ 1913 Webster ]