Legal Definitions - nubilis

nubilis

A nubilis is a person, usually a girl, who is old enough to get married according to civil law.

• At 18 years old, Maria is now considered a nubilis and can legally get married.
• In some cultures, a girl becomes a nubilis as soon as she reaches puberty.

The examples show that a nubilis is someone who has reached the age or stage of life where they are considered eligible for marriage according to civil law.