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delinquency

Definition:

(nou) nonpayment of a debt when due (nou) a tendency to be negligent and uncaring (nou) an antisocial misdeed in violation of the law by a minor

Phonetic Transcription:

dɪˈlɪŋkwənsi

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The film is based on juveline delinquency.

The film is based on juvenile delinquency.

The failure in providing the service will be treated as delinquency.

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