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truancy

[ troo-uhn-see ]

noun

plural truancies.
  1. the act or state of being truant.
  2. an instance of being truant:

    His parents were questioned about his many truancies.



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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of truancy1

First recorded in 1775–85; tru(ant) + -ancy
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Harriet’s spying is partly the product of her parents’ truancy and partly a result of her deep affection for the world around her and all those who inhabit it.

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In moves that angered some liberals, she implemented a school truancy program state-wide, which some county prosecutors used to arrest parents.

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"The goal of this task force will be to design and implement a comprehensive programme that addresses the root causes of truancy and builds pathways to higher achievement," the councillor added.

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I fought truancy in California for more than a decade.

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Across the US, there are laws on the books to punish parents or guardians for everything from academic truancy and underage driving to shoplifting and vandalism.

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