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 is not useful This page is 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 feedback. If you could tell us more, it would really help. Submit
Majority The age when a person gains full legal rights and responsibilities. In the UK it is when a person becomes 18 years old.