Truancy
/ˈtruːənsi/
Definitions
- (n.) The habitual failure of a student to attend school without valid excuse, often subject to legal penalties.
The school district implemented new policies to reduce truancy rates among middle school students.
Forms
- truancy
- truancies
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Commentary
Truancy is a legal concept primarily relevant within education law and juvenile justice, emphasizing unauthorized absenteeism potentially resulting in sanctions or interventions.
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