youthful offender

noun
a young delinquent, especially a first offender, usually from 14 to 21 years old, whom the court tries to correct and guide rather than to punish as a criminal.
Also, youth offender.
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Main Entry:  youthful offender
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  See young offender
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