juvenile delinquency
noun
1
: conduct by a juvenile characterized by antisocial behavior that is beyond parental control and therefore subject to legal action
2
: a violation of the law committed by a juvenile and not punishable by death or life imprisonment
juvenile delinquent noun
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Lester, 68, served as a circuit judge for 24 years, primarily in the felony division presiding over serious criminal cases but also in other divisions hearing juvenile delinquency and guardianship cases. 
Monivette Cordeiro, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2022 According to Hoffman's letter, Judge Dowling was made aware of around 100 cases in Delaware County involving termination of parental rights, a Child In Need of Services (CHINS) and possibly juvenile delinquency that have been affected. Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Oct. 2020 All charges are listed in a juvenile delinquency petition, which differs from a criminal complaint in terms of public accessibility and the type of punishment that can be imposed. Jim Riccioli, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2022 The nonprofit’s website indicated it is based in South Holland and was created in 2007 to address problems of juvenile delinquency in Chicago’s poorest communities. Mike Nolan, chicagotribune.com, 2 Mar. 2022 The girl faces three charges of juvenile delinquency: one count of assault and battery on a person over age 60 causing serious injury, and two counts of assault and battery on a public employee, according to police. BostonGlobe.com, 4 Nov. 2021 State officials have been struggling to manage the increase in juvenile delinquency and credit much of it to the COVID-19 pandemic. Jessika Harkay, courant.com, 21 July 2021 After Japan is plunged into a recession that sees dramatic rises in juvenile delinquency, a busload of students are shipped to a remote island to fight to the death, both as an example to the nation’s youth and as a form of horrifying entertainment. Liam Hes, Vogue, 14 July 2021 Reyes has three juvenile delinquency adjudications dating back to 2017 and four pending juvenile cases, including an armed robbery case, authorities said. William Lee, chicagotribune.com, 7 Dec. 2020 See More
Monivette Cordeiro, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2022 According to Hoffman's letter, Judge Dowling was made aware of around 100 cases in Delaware County involving termination of parental rights, a Child In Need of Services (CHINS) and possibly juvenile delinquency that have been affected. Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Oct. 2020 All charges are listed in a juvenile delinquency petition, which differs from a criminal complaint in terms of public accessibility and the type of punishment that can be imposed. Jim Riccioli, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2022 The nonprofit’s website indicated it is based in South Holland and was created in 2007 to address problems of juvenile delinquency in Chicago’s poorest communities. Mike Nolan, chicagotribune.com, 2 Mar. 2022 The girl faces three charges of juvenile delinquency: one count of assault and battery on a person over age 60 causing serious injury, and two counts of assault and battery on a public employee, according to police. BostonGlobe.com, 4 Nov. 2021 State officials have been struggling to manage the increase in juvenile delinquency and credit much of it to the COVID-19 pandemic. Jessika Harkay, courant.com, 21 July 2021 After Japan is plunged into a recession that sees dramatic rises in juvenile delinquency, a busload of students are shipped to a remote island to fight to the death, both as an example to the nation’s youth and as a form of horrifying entertainment. Liam Hes, Vogue, 14 July 2021 Reyes has three juvenile delinquency adjudications dating back to 2017 and four pending juvenile cases, including an armed robbery case, authorities said. William Lee, chicagotribune.com, 7 Dec. 2020 See More Word History
First Known Use
1816, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Medical Definition
juvenile delinquency
noun
1
: conduct by a juvenile characterized by antisocial behavior that is subject to legal action
2
: a violation of the law committed by a juvenile that would have been a crime if committed by an adult
Legal Definition
juvenile delinquency
noun
: a violation of the law committed by a juvenile that would have been a crime if committed by an adult
also : antisocial behavior by juveniles that is subject to legal action