Definition of Delinquency. Meaning of Delinquency. Synonyms of Delinquency

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Definition of Delinquency

Delinquency
Delinquency De*lin"quen*cy, n.; pl. Delinquencies. [L. delinquentia, fr. delinquens.] Failure or omission of duty; a fault; a misdeed; an offense; a misdemeanor; a crime. The delinquencies of the little commonwealth would be represented in the most glaring colors. --Motley.

Meaning of Delinquency from wikipedia

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- Juvenile delinquency in the United States refers to crimes committed by children or young people, particularly those under the age of eighteen (or seventeen...
- The British Journal of Criminology is a bi-monthly peer-reviewed criminology and law journal focusing on British and international criminology. It is published...
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- The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (JJDPA) is a United States federal law providing formula grants to states that follow a series...
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