Meaning Of The Word Juvenile delinquent

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juvenile delinquent
countable noun: A juvenile delinquent is a young person who is guilty of committing crimes, especially destruction of property or violence.

juvenile delinquent in American English
noun: a minor who cannot be controlled by parental authority and commits antisocial or criminal acts, as vandalism or violence

juvenile delinquent in British English
noun: a child or young person guilty of some offence, act of vandalism, or antisocial behaviour or whose conduct is beyond parental control and who may be brought before a juvenile court

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