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2. Dictionary

   Ju·ve·nile

   /ˈjo͞ovəˌnīl/

   

   adjective

   • 1. of, for, or relating to young people: "juvenile crime" Similar youngteenageteenagedadolescentjuniorunderagepubescentprepubescentOpposite adult
   • ▪ childish; immature: "she's bored with my juvenile conversation" Similar childishimmaturepuerileinfantilebabyishjejuneinexperiencedcallowgreenunsophisticatednaivefoolishsillystupidasininesophomoricinformal:wet behind the earsOpposite mature
   • ▪ of or denoting a theatrical or film role representing a young person: "the romantic juvenile lead"
   • ▪ relating to young birds or other animals.

   noun

   • 1. a young person.
   • ▪ a person below the age at which ordinary criminal prosecution is possible (18 in most countries): "the law relating to the sentencing of juveniles"
   • ▪ an actor who plays juvenile roles.
   • ▪ a young bird or animal: "the light-colored plumage of a juvenile"

   Word Origin early 17th century: from Latin juvenilis, from juvenis ‘young, a young person’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. juvenility noun

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › juvenileJuvenile Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : physiologically immature or undeveloped : young. juvenile birds. 2. a. : of, relating to, characteristic of, or suitable for children or young people. juvenile fiction. b. : of or relating to young people who have committed or are accused of committing a criminal offense.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishJUVENILE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   relating to a young person who is not yet old enough to be considered an adult: juvenile crime / offenders. He was later taken to juvenile detention for violating the terms of his parole. Compare. adult adjective. medical specialized. affecting children rather than adults: The following year, he was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › juvenileJUVENILE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or suitable or intended for young persons: juvenile books. young; youthful: juvenile years. immature; childish; infantile: His juvenile tantrums are not in keeping with his age.

6. youth.gov › youth-topics › juvenile-justiceJuvenile Justice | Youth.gov

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   The primary goals of the juvenile justice system, in addition to maintaining public safety, are skill development, habilitation, rehabilitation, addressing treatment needs, and successful reintegration of youth into the community.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › juvenileJuvenile - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of juvenile. adjective. of or relating to or characteristic of or appropriate for children or young people. “ juvenile diabetes”. “ juvenile fashions”. adjective. displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity. “their behavior was juvenile ”. synonyms: adolescent, jejune, puerile, sophomoric.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishJUVENILE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A juvenile is a child or young person who is not yet old enough to be regarded as an adult. The number of juveniles in the general population has fallen by a fifth in the past 10 years. Juvenile activity or behaviour involves young people who are not yet adults. Juvenile crime is increasing at a terrifying rate.

9. ojjdp.ojp.gov › publications › 2022-national-reportYouth and the Juvenile Justice System - Office of Juvenile ...

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   Youth and the Juvenile Justice System: 2022 National Report i Charles Puzzanchera, Sarah Hockenberry, and Melissa Sickmund National Center for Juvenile Justice