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vagrancy

UK/'veigrәnsi/US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

The condition of wandering from place to place with no permanent home or means of support.

流浪,漂泊;无业游荡

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
vagrroot
+
ancystate, quality
=vagrancy

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The city introduced stricter laws against vagrancy to address homelessness.

  • 2.

    Vagrancy was once a serious criminal offence in many countries.

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