delinquency

IPA: dɪɫˈɪŋkwʌnsi

Examples of "delinquency" in Sentences

The school counselor addressed the student's delinquency issues by implementing a behavior modification plan
The rise in juvenile delinquency rates has sparked concern among community members
The judge sentenced the young offender to community service as a way to rehabilitate him from delinquency
The probation officer closely monitored the teenager's progress in order to prevent further delinquency
The government launched a campaign to address the root causes of delinquency in at-risk neighborhoods