### Question
How is the term minor defined?


### Answer
The term **minor** is defined in *34 U.S.C. § 20911* as the following:

> an individual who has not attained the age of 18 years

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 20911*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-Protection of Children and Other Persons > CHAPTER 209-CHILD PROTECTION AND SAFETY > SUBCHAPTER I-SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND NOTIFICATION > Part A-Sex Offender Registration and Notification**

