appropriate adults

A form of appropriate adult — An adult, such as a parent, guardian, or social worker, whose role is to safeguard the interests of young or handicapped people detained by the police, and who must be present at such interviews.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of appropriate adult
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “appropriate adults,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/appropriate%20adults.

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