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delinquency

/dɪˈlɪŋ.kwən.si/

delinquencynoun

delinquencies

/dɪˈlɪŋ.kwən.si/

Translations

Juvenile delinquency is a serious issue in many urban areas.

Подростковая правонарушение является серьезной проблемой во многих городских районах.

The bank is concerned about the delinquency in loan payments.

Банк обеспокоен задолженностью по выплатам по кредитам.

Additional translations

Definitions

Minor crime, especially that committed by young people.

The city has implemented new programs to reduce juvenile delinquency.

Failure to pay an outstanding debt or financial obligation.

The bank sent a notice regarding the delinquency on the mortgage payments.

Neglect of one's duty or obligation.

The teacher was concerned about the student's delinquency in submitting assignments.

Synonyms

delinquencyadjective

/dɪˈlɪŋkwənsi/

Used attributively, e.g. ‘delinquency rate’, functioning as a modifier.

Definitions

Relating to or involving delinquency, especially juvenile crime or default on obligations.

The government released new statistics on delinquency rates across the country.