delinquency jurisdictionglossary / delinquency jurisdiction The power of the court to hear matters regarding juvenile acts that, if committed by an adult, would be criminal. Cf. status-offense jurisdiction. 词条贡献者 双语律师Howard,毕业于法国一流的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译各类与欧美消费者隐私法规相关的法律文件。