Delinquency
01
brottslighet, ungdomsbrottslighet
a minor crime or misdeed, especially of a young person
Exempel
Juvenile delinquency refers to illegal or antisocial behavior by minors, often leading to intervention by the juvenile justice system.
Ungdomsbrottslighet avser olagligt eller antisocialt beteende av minderåriga, vilket ofta leder till ingripande av ungdomsrättssystemet.
The rise in youth delinquency has prompted the community to develop more programs aimed at early intervention and support for at-risk teens.
Ökningen av ungdomsbrottslighet har fått samhället att utveckla fler program inriktade på tidig intervention och stöd för utsatta tonåringar.
02
a habit of negligence
Exempel
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
Exempel
The bank charged fees for delinquency on the loan.
Mortgage delinquency can lead to foreclosure.
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