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truancy

/truˈænsi/ noun · British & US
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What does truancy mean?

noun

The act of being absent from school without a valid reason, or the state of being absent-minded or forgetful. Truancy is often associated with a lack of discipline or responsibility.

Example

"The teacher noticed a pattern of truancy among the students and decided to implement a new attendance policy."

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