Truancy

usgb/ˈtruːənsi/
noun

The act of staying away from school without good reason.

Truancy is a serious issue in some schools.
Visual representation of "truancy" - The act of staying away from school without good reason

Often appears as...

  • school truancy
  • combat truancy

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Negative Connotation

Truancy often implies irresponsible behavior and can have legal consequences for parents or guardians.

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Parental neglect is often a factor in habitual truancy cases.
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Academic Context

Truancy is primarily used in educational settings and is a problem schools take very seriously.

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The principal implemented new policies to address the increasing truancy problem.
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Legal Issue

In many regions, truancy is not just a school issue but also a legal one where students can face penalties.

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The court issued a truancy warning to the teenager after multiple unexcused absences.
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