Children
/ˈtʃɪldrən/
Definitions
- (n.) Minors legally recognized as persons below the age of majority, often entitled to special protection under the law.
The court granted custody of the children to their maternal grandmother.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, "children" typically refers to individuals under the age of majority with specific rights and protections; distinctions may be made between "child" (singular) and "children" (plural).
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