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n.) That which diverts; that which turns or draws the mind from care or study, and thus relaxes and amuses; sport; play; pastime; as, the diversions of youth.

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	n. ~~in criminal procedure, a system for giving a chance for a first- time criminal defendant in lesser crimes to make restitution for damage due to~~ the ~~crime~~, ~~obtain treatment for alcohol or drug problems~~ and~~/or counselling for antisocial or mentally unstable conduct. If the defendant cooperates~~ and ~~the diversion results in progress~~, the ~~charges eventually may be dismissed. Usually diversion may not be granted for a second offense~~.		n.) That which diverts; that which turns or draws the mind from care or study, and thus relaxes and amuses; sport; play; pastime; as, the diversions of youth.