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juvenile delinquent
noun
- a minor who cannot be controlled by parental authority and commits antisocial or criminal acts, as vandalism or violence.
- a child or youth characterized by juvenile delinquency.
juvenile delinquent
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
Word History and Origins
Origin of juvenile delinquent1
Example Sentences
During Easter week, the pope chose to perform the traditional washing of others’ feet in a facility for juvenile delinquents.
He became a juvenile delinquent, arrested and jailed at 17 for car theft.
The agency also stepped up policing in entertainment districts and measures against juvenile delinquents and motorcycle gangs.
It’s up to them to tell us if the former president scowled and guffawed like a fearless strongman or fell asleep in his chair like a disaffected juvenile delinquent.
"I've gotten close to Bobby and his sister. I've seen him turn from basically a juvenile delinquent into a very thoughtful, caring adult. He grew up."
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