Minor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-003247",
  "term": "Minor",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "An individual who has not yet reached the legal age of majority, which is the threshold of adulthood as recognized by law. Persons below this age have limited legal capacity, meaning they cannot enter into binding contracts, vote, or be held to the same standard of criminal liability as adults. While the age of majority is 18 in most U.S. states, it can vary for specific purposes, such as the minimum age for consuming alcohol or consenting to medical treatment.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/minor/"
}