For example Someone who is not old enough for full legal rights and responsibilities can be said to be in their minority. Show source/s Plain English Campaign Give feedback This page was not useful This page was useful Thank you for your feedback. If you have another few minutes please take the time to tell us about our new Dictionary service. Thank you for your answer, if you can tell us more that would really help Update
Majority The age when a person gains full legal rights and responsibilities. In the UK it is when a person becomes 18 years old.