单词 | predelinquency |
释义 | > as lemmaspredelinquency predelinquency n. Brit. /ˌpriːdᵻˈlɪŋkw(ə)nsi/ , U.S. /ˌpridəˈlɪŋkwənsi/ behaviour which is believed to lead to, or indicate a predisposition towards, delinquency.ΚΠ 1924 Oakland (Calif.) Tribune 14 Dec. a18/1 Berkeley's [police] chief..is recognized as the father of the pre-delinquency movement. 1932 W. C. Reckless & M. Smith Juvenile Delinquency vi. 168 (heading) Truancy as predelinquency. 1972 N.Y. Law Jrnl. 24 Oct. 4/8 California's Predelinquency Statute: A Case Study and Suggested Alternatives. 1991 D. Gaines Teenage Wasteland vi. 136 Learning disabilities, minimal brain dysfunction, and hyperactivity were linked to the idea of ‘predelinquency’. < as lemmas |
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