Definition of "delinquents" [delinquents]

• Plural form of delinquent. (noun)

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• "The scandal of having judged this simple-minded woman more severely than her accomplices who are hardened delinquents is such that it has left even some partisans of capital punishment in your country speechless."
• "§ 1642.13 Certain delinquents to be ordered to report for induction."
• "§ 642.13 Certain delinquents to be ordered to report for induction. (a) The local board shall order each delinquent registrant between the ages of 19 and 26 who is classified in or reclassified into Class I-A or Class I-A-O to report for induction in the manner provided in § 631.7 of this chapter unless (1) it has already done so, or (2) pursuant to a written request of the United States Attorney, the local board determines not to order such registrant to report for induction."