Definitions from Wiktionary (appropriate adult)
▸ noun: (UK, criminal law) 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.
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▸ noun: (UK, criminal law) 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.
Similar:
grown-up,
guardian,
adult,
adult survivor,
foster parent,
parental,
foster father,
parens patriae,
chaperon,
overparent,
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