The definition of sloth would be laziness, unwillingness to work or act.
Two context clues are the word "idleness" and the phrase "doing of nothing". Idleness may mean boredom, but also dullness. Doing of nothing clearly supports the notion of not working, not acting.
Preventing violent crimes and crimes against the weak usually take precedent<span> over fraud and economic crimes. </span><span> hope this helps</span>