juvenile delinquency — criminal behavior committed by young people, typically those under the age of 18
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: criminal behavior committed by young people, typically those under the age of 18
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒuːvənaɪl dɪˈlɪŋkwənsi/
Example Sentences
- The neighborhood watch was formed after a spike in juvenile delinquency, mainly consisting of teenagers stealing lawn gnomes.
- Social workers believe that early intervention can significantly reduce juvenile delinquency rates.
- The mayor's new anti-juvenile delinquency campaign includes mandatory afternoon tea time, hoping politeness will solve everything.
juvenile delinquency
NOUN[/ˈdʒuːvənaɪl dɪˈlɪŋkwənsi/]
criminal behavior committed by young people, typically those under the age of 18
The officer warns three teens about juvenile delinquency after they vandalized the storefront.
Juvenile delinquency's rising frequency creates a real emergency!
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“The neighborhood watch was formed after a spike in juvenile delinquency, mainly consisting of teenagers stealing lawn gnomes.”
“Social workers believe that early intervention can significantly reduce juvenile delinquency rates.”
“The mayor's new anti-juvenile delinquency campaign includes mandatory afternoon tea time, hoping politeness will solve everything.”
“Research shows a strong correlation between poverty and juvenile delinquency in urban areas.”
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