noun
the act of staying away from school without permission
adjective
relating to or characteristic of truancy
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Truancy is a serious issue that can have negative consequences on a student's academic performance.
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Skipping school is not cool, truancy can get you in trouble.
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Dude, don't be a truant, stay in school and graduate.
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His truancy from the meeting was noticeable, showing a lack of commitment to the team.