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Juvenile Delinquency
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juvenile delinquency n
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: a violation of the law committed by a juvenile that would have been a crime if committed by an adult
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: antisocial behavior by juveniles that is subject to legal action
Source: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.