DELINQUENCY


Meaning of DELINQUENCY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ dɪˈlɪŋkwənsɪ ]

n. (pl. -ies) 1 a a crime, usu. not of a serious kind; a misdeed. b minor crime in general, esp. that of young people (juvenile delinquency). 2 wickedness (moral delinquency; an act of delinquency). 3 neglect of one's duty. [eccl. L delinquentia f. L delinquens part. of delinquere (as DELICT)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.