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ju·ve·nile de·lin·quen·cy

/ˈdʒuvəˌnaɪl/

noun
- 1. the habitual committing of criminal acts or offenses by a young person, especially one below the age at which ordinary criminal prosecution is possible.
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Juvenile delinquency
Juvenile delinquency, also known as juvenile offending, is the act of participating in unlawful behavior as a minor or individual younger than the statutory age of majority. These acts would otherwise be considered crimes if the individuals committing them were older. The term delinquent usually refers to juvenile delinquency, and is also generalised to refer to a young person who behaves an unacc... Wikipedia
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