Delinquency Meaning
/dɪˈlɪŋkwənsi/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounMisconduct.
nounA criminal offense.
Sentence Examples
Recently juvenile delinquency has been on the rise.
Cutting school is the first stage of delinquency.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Rising juvenile ____ has become a major concern for the city council.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Recently juvenile ____ has been on the rise.
Word Origin & History
Borrowed from Late Latin dēlinquentia, derived from Latin dēlinquēns, present participle of dēlinquō (“to transgress, err”). By surface analysis, delinquent + -cy
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Commercial and multifamily mortgage delinquencies increased in the first quarter of 2023, according to a new report from the Mortgage Bankers Association. […] The quarterly analysis looks at delinquency rates for five of the largest investor groups: FDIC-insured banks and thrifts, commercial mortgage-backed securities, life insurance companies, and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac."
— 2023 June 2, Anna Bahney, “Commercial and multifamily mortgage delinquencies rose in the first part of 2023”, in CNN:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Rising juvenile ____ has become a major concern for the city council.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Recently juvenile ____ has been on the rise.