delinquency

Noun

• an antisocial misdeed in violation of the law by a minor

• a tendency to be negligent and uncaring
  • he inherited his delinquency from his father
    
  • his derelictions were not really intended as crimes
    
  • his adolescent protest consisted of willful neglect of all his responsibilities
    

• nonpayment of a debt when due

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  juvenile delinquency , dereliction , willful neglect