CEFR C1

delinquency

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: misbehavior, offense, misconduct, criminality

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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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