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单词 appropriate adult
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Definition of appropriate adult in English:

appropriate adult

noun
British Law
  • An adult such as a parent, guardian, or social worker, required to be present during police interviews with a person regarded as vulnerable (because of age, mental disability, etc.) to ensure fair treatment.

Origin

1980s; earliest use found in Parliamentary Debates.

Definition of appropriate adult in US English:

appropriate adult

noun
British Law
  • An adult such as a parent, guardian, or social worker, required to be present during police interviews with a person regarded as vulnerable (because of age, mental disability, etc.) to ensure fair treatment.

Origin

1980s; earliest use found in Parliamentary Debates.

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