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truancy
noun tru·an·cy \ˈtrü-ən(t)-sē\
plural tru·an·cies
Definition of TRUANCY
: an act or instance of playing truant : the state of being truant
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First Known Use of TRUANCY
1784
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truancy
noun tru·an·cy \ˈtrü-ən-sē\
plural tru·an·cies
Definition of TRUANCY for Kids
: an act or an instance of staying out of school without permission
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