juvenile delinquency
Definition of juvenile delinquency
1 : conduct by a juvenile characterized by antisocial behavior that is beyond parental control and therefore subject to legal action
2 : a violation of the law committed by a juvenile and not punishable by death or life imprisonment
juvenile delinquent
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1816
First Known Use of juvenile delinquency
1816
Medical Dictionary
juvenile delinquency
Medical Definition of juvenile delinquency
1: conduct by a juvenile characterized by antisocial behavior that is subject to legal action
2: a violation of the law committed by a juvenile that would have been a crime if committed by an adult
Law Dictionary
juvenile delinquency
Legal Definition of juvenile delinquency
: a violation of the law committed by a juvenile that would have been a crime if committed by an adult; also : antisocial behavior by juveniles that is subject to legal action
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