delincuencia — meaning in English

English meaning

• crime noun An act that breaks the law and is punishable by the state.
• delinquency noun Minor criminal behavior, especially among young people.

Senses

delincuencia is used for these senses in English:

• crime (uncountable) Criminal acts collectively.
• crime (uncountable) The habit or practice of committing crimes.

crime — full definition

1. noun An act that breaks the law and is punishable by the state.
2. noun Illegal activity in general.

delinquency — full definition

1. noun Minor criminal behavior, especially among young people.
2. noun The state of being overdue on a debt or payment.

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