Minor Emancipation
/ˈmaɪnər ɪˌmæn.sɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/
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- (n.) Legal process by which a minor gains certain rights of an adult before reaching the age of majority.
The court granted minor emancipation, allowing the teenager to enter into contracts independently.
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Minor emancipation often requires a court order and varies by jurisdiction; it grants limited legal capacity to minors for specific purposes.
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