This is the 8229th most frequent Catalan word.
delinquir
To commit a crime or offense.
In this context, 'delinquit' is used to describe the action of committing a crime, reflecting past involvement.
El ciutadà va admetre haver delinquit en el passat.
The citizen admitted to having committed a crime in the past.
Here 'delinquir' is expressed as an infinitive verb, showing the action one aims to avoid, meaning 'to commit a crime'.
Per evitar delinquir, cal conèixer les conseqüències legals.
To avoid committing a crime, knowing the legal consequences is important.
In this example, 'delinquir' is used in its infinitive form, referring to the act of choosing to commit criminal actions.