juvenile delinquency

ju·ve·nile de·lin·quen·cy

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [joo-vuh-nl, -nahyl dih-ling-kwuh n-see]
- /ˈdʒu və nl, -ˌnaɪl dɪˈlɪŋ kwən si/
- /ˈdʒuː.vən.aɪl dɪˈlɪŋ.kwən.si/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [joo-vuh-nl, -nahyl dih-ling-kwuh n-see]
- /ˈdʒu və nl, -ˌnaɪl dɪˈlɪŋ kwən si/

Definitions of juvenile delinquency words

noun juvenile delinquency behavior of a child or youth that is so marked by violation of law, persistent mischievousness, antisocial behavior, disobedience, or intractability as to thwart correction by parents and to constitute a matter for action by the juvenile courts. 1
noun juvenile delinquency crime or offence committed by a youth 1
uncountable noun juvenile delinquency Juvenile delinquency is destruction of property and other criminal behaviour that is committed by young people who are not old enough to be legally considered as adults. 0
noun juvenile delinquency antisocial or criminal conduct by juvenile delinquents 0
noun juvenile delinquency behavior by young persons of not more than a specified age, usually 18 years, that is antisocial or in violation of the law 0
noun juvenile delinquency (law) Participation in illegal behaviour by minors. 0

before 1810

One of the 40% newest English words

First recorded in 1810-20

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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