/dɪˈlɪŋkwənsi/ – noun
Definition: 1. sự lơ là nhiệm vụ, sự vi phạm hợp đồng, sự phạm pháp, để nợ quá hạn, không đóng thuế đúng kỳ hạn;
2. hành vi phạm lỗi;
3. tình trạng phạm pháp (của người vị thành niên).
A more thorough explanation: Delinquency refers to a failure to fulfill a legal obligation or duty, such as the failure to make a required payment or the failure to comply with a law or regulation. In a legal context, delinquency often refers to the failure to meet financial obligations, such as the failure to pay taxes or debts. It can also refer to criminal behavior, especially when committed by a minor.
Example: The court found the defendant guilty of juvenile delinquency for repeatedly skipping school.