Delinquency
01
非行, 少年非行
a minor crime or misdeed, especially of a young person
例
Juvenile delinquency refers to illegal or antisocial behavior by minors, often leading to intervention by the juvenile justice system.
少年非行とは、未成年者による違法または反社会的な行動を指し、しばしば少年司法制度の介入を招く。
The rise in youth delinquency has prompted the community to develop more programs aimed at early intervention and support for at-risk teens.
若者の非行の増加は、コミュニティに早期介入とリスクのある十代の若者たちへの支援を目的としたより多くのプログラムの開発を促しました。
02
a habit of negligence
例
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
例
The bank charged fees for delinquency on the loan.
Mortgage delinquency can lead to foreclosure.
