### Question
How is the "child marriage" defined?


### Answer
The term **child marriage** is defined in *22 U.S.C. § 2151n* as follows -

> the marriage of a girl or boy who is—


(A) younger than the minimum age for marriage under the laws of the country in which such girl or boy is a resident

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 2151n*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 32-FOREIGN ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER I-INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT > Part I-Declaration of Policy; Development Assistance Authorizations**

