For Minor we have terms and definitions in 11 topics. The topics are Canadian Law, Classical Music, College, College Financial Aid, Genealogy, Insurance Compensation, Law, Legal, Police, Real Estate and Securities.

Minor (Canadian Law)

A person who is legally underage. It varies between 21 and 18 years of age. Each state sets an age threshold at which time a person is invested with all legal rights as an adult. For many new adults, this may mean access to places serving alcohol and the right to purchase and consume alcohol, smoke cigarettes and drive a car. But there are many other legal rights which a minor does not have such as, in some states, the right to own land, to sign a contract or to get married.

Minor (Classical Music)

One of the two modes of the tonal system. The minor mode can be identified by the dark, melancholic mood.

Minor (College)

The field of second emphasis. Fewer semester hours credit are required for a minor than for a major.

Minor (College Financial Aid)

The secondary field of study chosen by a college student.

Minor (Genealogy)

A person under legal age; historically, the legal age differed from place to place and over time. (Check prevailing law to determine the legal age requirement at a specific time.)

Minor (Insurance Compensation)

Laws regarding work hours, work conditions and occupations for certain ages under 18 years of age.

Minor (Law)

A person under the age of legal competence.

Minor (Legal)

A person who has not reached the age of majority.

Minor (Police)

A person under 21 years of age. Also see juvenile.

Minor (Real Estate)

Someone who has not reached the age of majority and therefore does not have legal capacity to transfer title to real property.

Minor (Securities)

Someone who is under the legal age for his or her state of residence (18 to 21).

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