deprived child

A child who (1) lacks proper parental care or control, subsistence, education, or other care and control for his or her physical, mental, or emotional well-being, (2) has been placed for care or adoption in violation of the law, (3) has been abandoned, or (4) is without a parent, guardian, or legal custodian. Unif. Juvenile Delinquency Act, 18 USCA §§ 5031 et seq. Cf. neglected child.

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