contributing to the delinquency of a minor

contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The offense of an adult’s engaging in conduct involving a minor — or in the presence of a minor — likely to result in delinquent conduct. • Examples include encouraging a minor to shoplift, enabling underage drinking, and soliciting sex for money. — Often shortened to contributing to delin-quency. See JUVENILE DELINQUENCY. Cf. IMPAIRING THE MORALS OF A MINOR. [Cases: Infants 13. C.J.S. Infants §§ 5, 92–93, 95–98.]

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