(noun) - In the civil law. He who has been guilty of some crime, offense, or failure of duty.(adjective) - As applied to a debt or claim, it means simply due and unpaid at the time appointed by law or fixed by contract; as, a delinquent tax. Chauncey v. Wass, 35 Minn. 1, 30 N. W. 826; Gallup v. Schmidt, 154 Ind. 196, 56 N. E. 450. As applied to a person, it commonly means that … [Read more...] about DELINQUENT
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DELINQUENT CHILD
Participation in a crime by a minor child for a criminal offense which could be punishable as an adult. … [Read more...] about DELINQUENT CHILD
DEJERATION
A taking of a solemn oath. … [Read more...] about DEJERATION
DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
To transfer or to convey authority upon another person or party. … [Read more...] about DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
DEL BIEN ESTRE
L. Fr. In old English practice. Of well being; of form. The same as de bene esse. Britt. c. 89. … [Read more...] about DEL BIEN ESTRE