nonage
/ˈnɑnɪdʒ/
noun
- The period of being legally underage; minority, especially before the age of adulthood (often 18 or 21).
- During his nonage, he was not allowed to sign contracts without a guardian.
- She inherited the estate but could not control it until her nonage ended.
- The law protects the rights of children during their nonage.
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