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Child

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-000961

A person who has not yet reached the age of majority, typically defined as 18 years old in most jurisdictions, and is therefore considered a minor under the law. This status confers certain legal protections and limitations, including parental custody and guardianship. The legal definition of a child can vary depending on the specific statute or context, such as in child labor laws.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-000961
FieldLaw
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-000961",
  "term": "Child",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A person who has not yet reached the age of majority, typically defined as 18 years old in most jurisdictions, and is therefore considered a minor under the law. This status confers certain legal protections and limitations, including parental custody and guardianship. The legal definition of a child can vary depending on the specific statute or context, such as in child labor laws.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/child/"
}

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