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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. 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.

  3. The meaning of DELINQUENCY is a delinquent act. How to use delinquency in a sentence. a delinquent act; conduct that is out of accord with accepted behavior or the law; especially : juvenile delinquency…

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

  6. The meaning of DELINQUENT is a usually young person who regularly performs illegal or immoral acts. How to use delinquent in a sentence.

  7. 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.

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