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juvenile court

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

Origin:
1895–1900, Americanism
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juvenile court  
n.   Law
A court with jurisdiction over all cases involving children under a specified age, usually 18 years.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Main Entry: juvenile court
Function: noun
: a court that has jurisdiction over juvenile delinquency proceedings or other civil proceedings involving minors or juveniles —compare FAMILY COURT
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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