juvenile: Word of the day for August 12, 2018
juvenile , n : A prepubescent child. A person younger than the age of majority; a minor. (criminal law) A person younger than the age of full criminal responsibility, such that the person either cannot be held criminally liable or is subject to less severe forms of punishment. (literature) A publication for young adult readers. (theater) An actor playing a child's role. (zoology) A sexually immature animal. Today is recognized by the United Nations as International Youth Day to draw attention to cultural and legal issues surrounding youth.