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Definitions from the WebDelinquencyDefinition:Delinquency refers to the act of committing an offense or a failure to meet legal or moral obligations, often associated with criminal behavior or misconduct. Sense 1:Noun: The state or quality of being delinquent, especially regarding the failure to fulfill financial obligations. Example sentence: He was struggling with delinquency, unable to pay his overdue bills and debts. Sense 2:Noun: The act of committing a crime, offense, or antisocial behavior, often associated with juveniles. Example sentence: The community was concerned about the rise in juvenile delinquency in their neighborhood. Sense 3:Noun: The failure to fulfill legal or moral obligations, such as neglecting duties or responsibilities. Example sentence: The delinquency of the manager led to a decline in the productivity of the team. Sense 4:Adjective: Pertaining to a person, group, or behavior that is characterized by delinquency. Example sentence: The school implemented programs to address delinquency behavior among its students. | ||||
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