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Minors - Age of Majority - Pennsylvania


The following words and phrases, when used in any statute finally enacted on or after September 1, 1937, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, shall have the meanings given to them in this section:

"Adult." An individual 21 years of age or over.

"Majority." When used in reference to age, means of the age of 21 years or over.

"Minor." An individual under the age of 21 years.

Title 1, Part V, Chap. 19, Subchapter F, § 1991



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