Question

delinquency (n.)  (1)•  There is a high rate of juvenile delinquency in this area. (2)•  His past delinquencies have made it difficult for him to get a job.

Accepted Answer

[dɪˈlɪŋ.kw ə n t.si] noun

1. [uncountable] behaviour, especially of a young person, that is is illegal or not acceptable to most people

2. [countable, formal] an action that is illegal or not acceptable

Term	delinquency (n.)
Synonym	[dɪˈlɪŋ.kw ə n t.si] noun 1. [uncountable] behaviour, especially of a young person, that is is illegal or not acceptable to most people 2. [countable, formal] an action that is illegal or not acceptable
Meaning	(1) • There is a high rate of juvenile delinquency in this area. (2) • His past delinquencies have made it difficult for him to get a job.

Delinquency Illegal Acceptable N Dɪˈlɪŋ.Kw ə T.Si Noun