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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TRUANCY Defined for Kids

noun tru·an·cy \ˈtrü-ən-sē\

plural tru·an·cies

: an act or an instance of staying out of school without permission

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