delinquency
US /dɪˈlɪŋ.kwən.si/
UK /dɪˈlɪŋ.kwən.si/
1.
kenakalan, pelanggaran
minor crime, especially that committed by young people
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The program aims to reduce juvenile delinquency.
Program ini bertujuan untuk mengurangi kenakalan remaja.
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Factors contributing to delinquency include poverty and lack of education.
Faktor-faktor yang berkontribusi terhadap kenakalan meliputi kemiskinan dan kurangnya pendidikan.
2.
kelalaian, kegagalan, wanprestasi
failure to do what law or duty requires
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The company was cited for financial delinquency.
Perusahaan itu didenda karena kelalaian keuangan.
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His delinquency in paying taxes led to severe penalties.
Kelalaiannya dalam membayar pajak menyebabkan sanksi berat.