"Absence of legal guilt" refers to:

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(A) is true for juveniles, but it does not specifically refer to "absence of legal guilt." (B) is also true but does not fully capture the concept, as "delinquent" is not the same as "not guilty." (C) is directly related to the concept of absence of legal guilt, but it is not the only factor, as there are other defenses against criminal responsibility. Therefore, the best answer is (D), which includes all three options and covers the concept of absence of legal guilt in the juvenile justice system.

"Absence of Legal Guilt" Refers To