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    When a Child Commits an Act That Is Contrary to the Law
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When a Child Commits an Act That Is Contrary to the Law

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When a child commits an act that is contrary to the law by virtue of the offender's age,such as purchasing cigarettes,buying alcohol,or truancy,the child is called a(n)________________ offender.

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