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Juvenile

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-002884

A person who has not yet reached the age of majority, typically 18 years old, and is therefore subject to a distinct legal system designed for minors. This legal status affects their capacity to enter into contracts, marry, and be held criminally responsible as an adult. The age of majority varies by jurisdiction.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-002884
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-002884",
  "term": "Juvenile",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A person who has not yet reached the age of majority, typically 18 years old, and is therefore subject to a distinct legal system designed for minors. This legal status affects their capacity to enter into contracts, marry, and be held criminally responsible as an adult. The age of majority varies by jurisdiction.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/juvenile/"
}

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