delinquency
IPA: dɪɫˈɪŋkwʌnsi
noun
- Misconduct.
- A criminal offense.
- A debt that is overdue for payment.
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Examples of "delinquency" in Sentences
- The film is based on juveline delinquency.
- The film is based on juvenile delinquency.
- He was Chair of the National Council on Crime and Delinquency.
- Wilson was charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
- The failure in providing the service will be treated as delinquency.
- There are also a lot of efforts put on the prevention of delinquency.
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