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delinquencies
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a minor crime or misdeed, especially of a young person
- Juvenile delinquency refers to illegal or antisocial behavior by minors, often leading to intervention by the juvenile justice system.
- The rise in youth delinquency has prompted the community to develop more programs aimed at early intervention and support for at-risk teens.
- Delinquency can include a range of offenses, from truancy and vandalism to more serious crimes like theft or assault.
- The court's juvenile division handles cases of delinquency, focusing on rehabilitation rather than punishment for young offenders.
- Chronic delinquency in adolescence can sometimes predict continued criminal behavior into adulthood, highlighting the need for effective prevention strategies.
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a habit of negligence
- His delinquency in completing assignments frustrated his teachers.
- The report highlighted delinquency in workplace safety practices.
- Parental guidance can reduce delinquency in children.
- Her delinquency in maintaining records caused errors in the accounts.
- The company penalized employees for delinquency in following procedures.
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failure to pay a debt when it is due
- The bank charged fees for delinquency on the loan.
- Mortgage delinquency can lead to foreclosure.
- Credit card delinquency has increased in the past quarter.
- Delinquency notices were sent to customers who missed payments.
- The company tracks accounts for signs of delinquency.