Emancipation of minors

Emancipation of minors is a legal mechanism through which a person below the age of majority gain certain civil rights Civil rights

Civil rights are the protections and privileges of personal liberty given to all citizens by law.... 

, generally identical to those of adults. An emancipated minor is free of any authority from his or her parent Parent

A parent is a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child ... 

 or other legal guardian. The extension of these rights, as well as the remaining prohibitions, vary according to the jurisdiction.

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Emancipation of minors is a legal mechanism through which a person below the age of majority gain certain civil rights Civil rights

Civil rights are the protections and privileges of personal liberty given to all citizens by law.... 

, generally identical to those of adults. An emancipated minor is free of any authority from his or her parent Parent

A parent is a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child ... 

 or other legal guardian. The extension of these rights, as well as the remaining prohibitions, vary according to the jurisdiction.

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