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- Dictionarydelinquency/dɪˈlɪŋkw(ə)nsi/
noun
- 1. minor crime, especially that committed by young people: "social causes of crime and delinquency" Similar
- 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
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The meaning of DELINQUENCY is a delinquent act. How to use delinquency in a sentence.
DELINQUENCY definition: 1. behaviour, especially of a young person, that is illegal or not acceptable to most people: 2…. Learn more.
DELINQUENCY meaning: 1. behaviour, especially of a young person, that is illegal or not acceptable to most people: 2…. Learn more.
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.
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.
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.
There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun delinquency. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
Definition of delinquency noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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Delinquency, criminal behaviour, especially that carried out by a juvenile. Depending on the nation of origin, a juvenile becomes an adult anywhere between the ages of 15 to 18, although the age is sometimes lowered for murder and other serious crimes.
