This is the 6873rd most frequent Spanish word.
delinquir
To commit a crime.
The word 'delinquir' here is used in its general sense, meaning 'to commit crimes.' This shows its application in expressing the illegality of such actions.
Es ilegal delinquir en cualquier país del mundo.
It is illegal to commit a crime in any country in the world.
In this example, 'delinquir' is used in a subjunctive form to hypothesize or suggest how crime commission might be prevented.
La educación puede ser una herramienta para evitar que la gente delinqua.
Education can be a tool to prevent people from committing crimes.
This usage of 'delinquir' reflects the act of committing crimes as a result of societal conditions.