delinquency /dɪˈlɪŋkwənsi/ noun plural delinquencies
plural delinquencies
Learner's definition of DELINQUENCY
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: crimes or other morally wrong acts : illegal or immoral behavior especially by young people(尤指青少年的)犯罪,不良行为 [noncount]
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— see also juvenile delinquency 2
US : the condition of someone who owes money and is not making payments at the required or expected time到期不能付款;逾期债款 [count]
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