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What is an infant in traditional legal usage?

A

A child under the age of legal majority.

B

Any person under twenty-one who is married.

C

Only a newborn child under one year old.

D

A person declared incompetent by a court regardless of age.

Correct Answer

A. A child under the age of legal majority.

Detailed Explanation

In legal definitions, 'infant' refers to minority, not literal infancy. The booklet's 'Definitions and General Terms' uses infant to mean a person under legal age. Not to be confused with incompetency or guardianship status, which are separate legal concepts.

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