delinquency
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6.9
- noun
- /dɪˈlɪŋkwənsi/
- The school implemented programs to address the rise of juvenile delinquency in the community.
- delinquency prevention program
- mild delinquency
Examples
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Among those spending less time with friends, parental education was a significant positive predictor of delinquency, especially mild delinquency.
Academic text (2007) -
Still, there does not appear to be evidence that underachievement alone is sufficient to cause delinquency.
Academic text (1991) -
None of the background characteristics was a significant predictor of delinquency for a youth who spent more or less time with the family.
Academic text (2007) -
For example, some people feel that the school delinquency prevention program invades an area that is really the responsibility of home and community.
Academic text (2013) -
In 2007, this alliance resulted in a series titled Tools for Promoting Educational Success and Reducing Delinquency.
Academic text (2013) -
Truancy and delinquency developed, leading to state and religious rescue and rehabilitation being emphasized over the punishment of children.
Academic text (1991) -
Moreover, the cross-sectional design is inadequate to control for self-selection and prior delinquency.
Academic text (2007) -
In addition, school programs dealing with delinquency should emphasize the dignity and self-esteem of the students and their capacity to make responsible decisions about their lives.
Academic text (2013) -
In addition, cognitive deficit is a likely root of their delinquency (Kendall, 1991; Raine, 1993).
Academic text (2007) -
His frequent delinquency in completing assignments led to poor grades.
Synonyms
76
6.5
Failure to take proper care that causes harm or loss
17
4.8
Failing to do required duties and causing problems for others
16
8.4
Not doing a duty you must do
1
5.1
Not doing important tasks you must do at work
1
8.0
A situation when people do not blame a person or group for a problem
1
6.3
Not giving needed care and attention to responsibilities or people
1
9.9
Not paying attention and being careless about work
Antonyms
Compounds
How Negligent
Surface Forms
Morphology
delinquency = delinquent (transparent) = delinquent + y
Regular nominalization indicating the quality or tendency of being neglectful or negligent.
Etymology
Delinquency comes from Latin parts de- ('away from') and linquere ('to leave'). That's why delinquency can mean 'leaving' your duties undone or being careless about responsibilities.