nonaged
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Definition
Adjective: - Not of legal age; under the age of majority: Describes a person who is legally considered a minor, typically below 18 or 21 years old depending on jurisdiction. It is a formal term.
Usage
- This adjective is used to formally describe individuals who have not yet reached the legal age of adulthood.
- It is typically used in legal, official, or formal contexts.
- It is a less common synonym for "minor."
Examples
- Adjective:
- The nonaged heir required a legal guardian to manage the estate.
- Access to the club is restricted; nonaged individuals are not permitted.
- The court's primary concern was the welfare of the nonaged defendant.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often found in legal documents, statutes, and formal writing to precisely denote the status of being a minor.
- It can be used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb like "is").
Variants and Related Words
- Nonage (noun): The state or period of being under legal age; minority.
- He inherited the title while still in his nonage.
Synonyms
- Minor
- Underage
- Juvenile (often in legal contexts)
Antonyms
- Of age
- Adult
- Major (legal term)
Adjective
- not of legal age
- minor children