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# delinquent account

noun phrase (a delinquent account, delinquent accounts)

«delinquent account» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

(euphemism, business, US) an account or bill that has not been paid on time; an overdue debt.

### In the lessons

Banks, phone and power companies use this official term in letters and reports; it sounds neutral; US mainly.

### Examples

- Letter: «Your account is delinquent. Please pay within 10 days.»
- The bank sent delinquent accounts to a collection agency.
- The store has many delinquent accounts this month.
- A delinquent account can hurt your credit record.
- He paid off the delinquent account before Christmas.
- The council chases delinquent accounts for council tax.

### Note

It means «unpaid, late bill». «Delinquent» also means a young criminal, but here only «late with money».