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relating to young people who have not reached adulthood yet
- The juvenile detention center houses young offenders under the age of 18.
- She works as a counselor for juvenile delinquents, helping them turn their lives around.
- The library hosts juvenile reading programs to encourage literacy among children.
- He pleaded guilty to charges of juvenile vandalism for spray-painting graffiti on public property.
- The juvenile court system focuses on rehabilitation rather than punishment for underage offenders.
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displaying traits or behaviors characteristic of a child, often lacking maturity or seriousness
- His juvenile behavior during the meeting drew disapproving glances from his colleagues.
- The juvenile prank played by the students disrupted the classroom and angered the teacher.
- Despite his age, his juvenile sense of humor often left others feeling exasperated.
- The movie's juvenile plot appealed mainly to children, lacking depth for adult viewers.
- Her juvenile reaction to criticism revealed her immaturity and inability to handle constructive feedback.
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