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Juvenile Delinquent

Definition:

A juvenile delinquent is a young person, typically under the age of 18, who has committed a criminal offense or engaged in behavior that violates the law.

Examples:

Part of Speech: Noun (singular)

1. The juvenile delinquent was caught stealing from a local store.

2. The judge sentenced the juvenile delinquent to community service.

Part of Speech: Noun (plural)

1. The authorities are facing challenges in dealing with a rising number of juvenile delinquents.

2. The program aims to rehabilitate and reintegrate juvenile delinquents into society.

Part of Speech: Adjective

1. The school implemented a program to prevent potential acts of juvenile delinquent behavior.

2. The film portrays the struggles faced by a group of juvenile delinquent teens.

Part of Speech: Adverb

1. The campaign focuses on raising awareness about the consequences of juvenile delinquent activities.

2. The organization works tirelessly to address the root causes of juvenile delinquent tendencies.

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• Juvenile Delinquency
• Juvenile Justice System
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