### Question
What does minor mean?


### Answer
**Minor** has the following meaning in *18 U.S.C. § 3559*:

> an individual who has not attained the age of 17 years

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 3559*
  - Heading: **PART II-CRIMINAL PROCEDURE > CHAPTER 227-SENTENCES > SUBCHAPTER A-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

