Legal Definitions - infant

Definition: An infant is a newborn baby or a person under the age of twenty-one years. In the eyes of the law, an infant is not considered fully responsible for their actions and is not liable for most contracts unless they are for necessities.

Example: A couple brings home their newborn infant from the hospital.

Explanation: In this example, the term "infant" refers to a newborn baby who has just been born and is not yet considered a legal adult.

Example: An eighteen-year-old is considered an infant in the eyes of the law.

Explanation: In this example, the term "infant" refers to a person who is under the age of twenty-one and is not yet considered a legal adult. This person may not be held fully responsible for their actions and may not be liable for most contracts.