delinquency
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British pronunciation
/dɪlˈɪnkwənsi/

Définition et signification de « delinquency » en anglais

Delinquency
01

délinquance

a minor crime or misdeed, especially of a young person
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Juvenile delinquency refers to illegal or antisocial behavior by minors, often leading to intervention by the juvenile justice system.
La délinquance juvénile désigne un comportement illégal ou antisocial de mineurs, conduisant souvent à une intervention du système de justice pour mineurs.
The rise in youth delinquency has prompted the community to develop more programs aimed at early intervention and support for at-risk teens.
La hausse de la délinquance juvénile a incité la communauté à développer davantage de programmes visant une intervention précoce et un soutien aux adolescents à risque.
02

a habit of negligence

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His delinquency in completing assignments frustrated his teachers.
The report highlighted delinquency in workplace safety practices.
03

failure to pay a debt when it is due

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The bank charged fees for delinquency on the loan.
Mortgage delinquency can lead to foreclosure.
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