noun
- plural of nondelinquent; persons who have not committed delinquent acts or crimes, especially minors who have not violated the law
Usage: formal; often used in legal, sociological, or educational contexts
Examples
- The study compared the behavior of delinquents and nondelinquents in the school system.
- Nondelinquents typically have better academic records and family support.
- The juvenile justice program aims to keep at-risk youth among the nondelinquents.
- Research shows that nondelinquents are more likely to have positive peer relationships.
- The survey included both delinquents and nondelinquents to assess community safety perceptions.