delinquency

US /dɪˈlɪŋ.kwən.si/
UK /dɪˈlɪŋ.kwən.si/
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1.

kenakalan, pelanggaran

minor crime, especially that committed by young people

:
The program aims to reduce juvenile delinquency.
Program ini bertujuan untuk mengurangi kenakalan remaja.
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

:
The company was cited for financial delinquency.
Perusahaan itu didenda karena kelalaian keuangan.
His delinquency in paying taxes led to severe penalties.
Kelalaiannya dalam membayar pajak menyebabkan sanksi berat.