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Meaning of delinquency | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
dɪˈlɪŋkwənsi

Definitions

  1. Misconduct
  2. Misconduct.
    countable, uncountable
  3. A criminal offense
  4. A criminal offense.
    countable, uncountable
  5. A debt that is overdue for payment
  6. A debt that is overdue for payment.
    countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Commercial and multifamily mortgage delinquencies increased in the first quarter of 2023, according to a new report from the Mortgage Bankers Association. […] The quarterly analysis looks at delinquency rates for five of the largest investor groups: FDIC-insured banks and thrifts, commercial mortgage-backed securities, life insurance companies, and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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