delinquency (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /dɪˈlɪŋkwənsi/
Definition
Minor crime, especially that which is committed by young people.
Examples
The city launched a new program aimed at preventing juvenile delinquency in high-risk neighborhoods.
His history of delinquency eventually led to his expulsion from the academy.
Sociologists often study the link between poverty and rates of delinquency among urban youth.
How to Use delinquency
- juvenile delinquency (collocation)
- illegal behavior by minors — "Social workers are trained to address the root causes of juvenile delinquency."
Synonyms of delinquency
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