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An infant or person who is under the age of legal competence. A term derived from the Civil Law, which described a person under a certain age as less than so many years. In most states, a person is no longer a minor after reaching the age of 18 (though state laws might still prohibit certain acts until reaching a greater age; e.g., purchase of liquor). Also, less; of less consideration; lower; a person of inferior condition. minor n. someone under legal age, which is generally 18, except for certain purposes such as drinking alcoholic beverages. (See: legal age, maturity) MINOR, persons. One under the age of twenty-one years, while in a state of infancy; one who has not attained the age of a major. The terms major and minor, are more particularly used in the civil law. The common law terms are adult and infant. See Infant. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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She is a 2006 graduate of Miami University of Ohio where she majored in Political Science and minored in Women's Studies. Kennedy graduated from Villanova University last May, having majored in communication and minored in business. When the sanctions were announced, about 85 percent of Antelope Valley High's teachers were considered highly qualified under the federal No Child left Behind Act, meaning they were teaching in the subject in which they majored or minored in college and have either an intern, preliminary or clear teaching credential. |
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