juvenile court

noun

1. a law court having jurisdiction over youths, generally of less than 18 years.

juvenile court

noun

1. the former name for youth court

Word History and Origins

Origin of juvenile court¹

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900

Example Sentences

The Juvenile Court Committee developed a staff of probation officers, which finally had twenty-two members.

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Its work during the next eight years was an integral part of the administration of the 204 Juvenile Court.

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At the very first session of the Chicago Juvenile Court there appeared two women.

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Bennie had been one of those little tragedies that find their way into juvenile court.

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Which alone was enough to distinguish Bennie, for Juvenile court children, as a rule, are distinctly not kissable.

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