legal definition of emancipated
Legal definition for EMANCIPATED MINOR: A minor who is legally no longer under the care and responsibility of his or her parents. A minor can petition a court for such freedom. Legal definition for EMANCIPATED MINOR: A minor who is legally no longer under the care and responsibility of his or her parents. A minor can petition a court for such freedom. MINOR An infant or person who is under the age of legal competence.