The presumption of __________ acknowledged that young people could not be held legally responsible for their offenses because they lacked physical and mental maturity.

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The correct term is "incapacity," which refers to the lack of ability, physical or mental capacity, or legal power. In this context, it acknowledges that young people may not have the maturity to fully understand or be responsible for their actions, thus they cannot be held legally responsible in the same way adults are.

The Presumption of __________ Acknowledged That Young People Could Not