delinquency
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Bad or illegal behavior, especially by young people, or the failure to pay a debt on time.
Usage notes
In finance, "delinquency" instead refers to a late or unpaid debt, a separate common sense.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The community center was built to reduce juvenile _____ in the neighborhood."
Answer: delinquency
In your own words, what does "delinquency" mean?
Bad or illegal behavior, especially by young people, or the failure to pay a debt on time.
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