The Dictionary of Internal Security

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juvenile delinquent - adjective + noun MP3
 
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Def: a young criminal, a young person whose conduct is characterized by antisocial behaviour that is beyond parental control and subject to legal action
Example: Many adult criminals were juvenile delinquents, so that for many criminals the progression toward criminality does indeed begin at a young age.
 
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