Meanings
nounjuvenile court (plural juvenile courts)
plural juvenile courts
- lawA court that hears criminal cases involving juvenile offenders, and in some jurisdictions, matters relating to juveniles
Synonyms: youth court
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA court that hears criminal cases involving juvenile offenders, and in some jurisdictions, matters relating to juveniles
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APA
juvenile court. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/juvenile%20court
MLA
“juvenile court.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/juvenile%20court. Accessed November 5, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “juvenile court,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/juvenile%20court.
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