delinquency

🇺🇸 /dɪˈlɪŋkwənsi/ 🇬🇧 /dɪˈlɪŋkwənsi/
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noun
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When someone, especially a young person, behaves in a way that is against the law or social rules.

The rise in delinquency among teenagers has become a serious concern for the community.

translation

n. When someone, especially a young person, behaves in a way that is against the law or social rules.

Word Forms

Plural delinquencies