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... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > adolescent development > delinquency
... > social science subjects > health and social care > health (discipline) > child health > adolescent development > delinquency
... > social science subjects > health and social care > global health > child health > adolescent development > delinquency
social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > crimes and offenses > delinquency
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > applied developmental science > developmental risks > delinquency
social science subjects > sociology > social problems > delinquency
... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of education > peer and social influences > adolescence > delinquency
... > social science subjects > education > education studies > sociology of education > peer and social influences > adolescence > delinquency
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > adolescence > delinquency
... > contexts > named groups > persons > age groups > adolescence > delinquency

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delinquency  

Definition

  • Delinquency is lawbreaking by nonadult persons. The definition varies from state to state in the United States because some offenses are illegal only when committed by juveniles. [Source: Encyclopedia of Applied Developmental Science; Delinquency]

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