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    delinquency
    /dɪˈlɪŋkw(ə)nsi/

    noun

    • 1. minor crime, especially that committed by young people: "social causes of crime and delinquency" Similar crimewrongdoingcriminalitylawbreaking
    • 2. neglect of one's duty: formal "he relayed this in such a manner as to imply grave delinquency on the host's part" Similar negligencedereliction of dutyremissnessneglectfulness

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDELINQUENCY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    DELINQUENCY definition: 1. behaviour, especially of a young person, that is illegal or not acceptable to most people: 2…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › delinquencyDelinquency Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. a. : a delinquent act. b. : conduct that is out of accord with accepted behavior or the law. especially : juvenile delinquency. 2. : a debt on which payment is overdue. Synonyms. default. dereliction. failure. misprision. neglect. negligence. nonfeasance. oversight. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of delinquency in a Sentence.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDELINQUENCY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    an action that is illegal or not acceptable: His past delinquencies have made it hard for him to get a job. Fewer examples. Studies show a clear relationship between trauma and a variety of problems including mental illness, substance abuse, and delinquency.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › delinquencyDelinquency - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    Delinquency is a minor crime, especially one committed by a youth. Cutting class all week to drive around town without your license is a sure sign of delinquency.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › delinquencyDELINQUENCY Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Delinquency definition: failure in or neglect of duty or obligation; dereliction; default. See examples of DELINQUENCY used in a sentence.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › delinquencyDelinquency - definition of delinquency by The Free Dictionary

    1. failure in or neglect of duty or obligation; dereliction; default: delinquency in payment of dues. 2. wrongful, illegal, or antisocial behavior. 3. any misdeed, offense, or misdemeanor. 4. something, as a debt, that is past due or otherwise delinquent.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdelinquency noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of delinquency noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDELINQUENCY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    3 meanings: 1. an offence or misdeed, usually of a minor nature, esp one committed by a young person → See juvenile delinquency.... Click for more definitions.

  10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › delinquencyDelinquency Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    DELINQUENCY meaning: 1 : crimes or other morally wrong acts illegal or immoral behavior especially by young people; 2 : the condition of someone who owes money and is not making payments at the required or expected time.

  11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of delinquency – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge ...

    DELINQUENCY definition: criminal or bad behaviour, especially by young people. Learn more.