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Juvenile (Noun)

A young person, not fully developed.

Nouns denoting people.

The juvenile offender was given a lighter sentence due to his age and lack of maturity.
The counselor worked with the juvenile to develop better coping mechanisms and life skills.
The judge decided to try the juvenile as an adult due to the severity of the crime.
The social worker specialized in helping juvenile delinquents get back on track with their education and personal lives.
The new policy aimed to reduce the number of juveniles in detention centers by providing alternative rehabilitation programs.