juvenile
adjective
of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or suitable or intended for young persons.
juveniles
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pluralof juvenile.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Judge Anne Hwang determined his prior murder conviction no longer applied as a felony under a landmark 2016 change in California law that barred prosecutors from trying juveniles as adults without a judge’s approval.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Barrow County Superior Court Judge Nicholas Primm said sentencing juveniles to life imprisonment without parole was unusual because of their youth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Prof Evans said it fell from 14-16 million juveniles a year, to a little more than 200,000.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
"Orcas often tear apart prey and share it with other members of the group, including calves and juveniles," said Ayres.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
Howard wanted some mature horses to augment his fleet of juveniles.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
