juvenile delinquent

juvenile delinquent, any young person whose conduct is characterized by antisocial behaviour that is beyond parental control and subject to legal action. See delinquency.

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Article Title: juvenile delinquent

Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica

Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.

Date Published: 08 March 2025

URL: https://www.britannica.comhttps://www.britannica.com/topic/juvenile-delinquent

Access Date: April 21, 2025