English Explanatory Dictionary

appropriate adult

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An adult, such as a parent, guardian, or social worker, whose role is to safeguard the interests of young or handicapped people detained by the police, and who must be present at such interviews.

Word forms

appropriate adult appropriate adults

Derived words

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