The meaning of Delinquencies

noun

An action or omission which constitutes an offence and is punishable by law.

Usage examples:

Shoplifting was a serious crime

verb

(especially in the army) charge with or find guilty of an offence.

Usage examples:

They found the note and i got crimed for it

noun

An action or activity that is against the law, or illegal activity generally

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[ u ] violent crime has been reduced., [ c ] it’s a crime to yell "fire" in a crowded theater if th…

noun

Behaviour that is contrary to or forbidden by criminal law.

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A regime that sanctions organized criminality

noun

Illegal activities or behaviour

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The new measures are intended to reduce criminality and drug dealing in the area., police don't sus…

noun

Lack of a proper sense of responsibility.

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They thought that having children was an act of irresponsibility

noun

The quality of not thinking or worrying enough about the possible results of what you do

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It was an act of gross irresponsibility to leave someone who wasn't properly trained in charge of t…

noun

A state of disorder due to a disregard of the law.

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The country's descent into lawlessness

noun

The action of misbehaving; bad behaviour.

Usage examples:

He had denied all sexual misbehaviour

noun

Bad behaviour, or behaviour that breaks a rule

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The school expelled him for persistent misbehaviour., i have been concerned for some time at his ge…

noun

Unacceptable or improper behaviour, especially by an employee or professional person.

Usage examples:

She was found guilty of professional misconduct by a disciplinary tribunal and dismissed

verb

Behave in an improper manner.

Usage examples:

The committee reprimanded two members who were found to have misconducted themselves

noun

Wrong or immoral behavior of someone in a position of authority or responsibility

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Criminal misconduct, official misconduct

noun

A wicked or illegal act.

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His past misdeeds were forgiven

noun

An act that is criminal or bad

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I cannot be held responsible for the misdeeds of others.

noun

In the us, a crime that is less serious and has a less severe punishment than a felony (= a serious crime such as killing someone, stealing large amounts of money, etc.)

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Violations of the fishing regulations may be considered a felony or misdemeanor, depending on the s…

noun

Failure to take proper care over something.

Usage examples:

His injury was due to the negligence of his employers

noun

Failure to give enough care or attention to someone or something that you are responsible for

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Alleged/criminal/professional negligence she is claiming damages for alleged negligence in the hand…

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The fact of not giving enough care or attention to someone or something

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Medical negligence

noun

A breach of a law or rule; an illegal act.

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The new offence of obtaining property by deception

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Illegal or dishonest behaviour.

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Police have denied any wrongdoing

noun

Bad or illegal behavior

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Investigators found no evidence of wrongdoing.

noun

Illegal behaviour

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She denied any criminal wrongdoing.