Myndig

myndig is an adjective used in Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian to describe a person who has attained the age of majority and thereby possesses full legal capacity to act in most civil matters. A myndig individual can enter into contracts, manage property, and be held legally responsible for their actions. The term is contrasted with underårig or minor, who may require guardianship or parental consent for certain acts.

Law sets the age of majority in these countries at 18 in most contexts; at this age individuals are presumed to have the ability to make binding decisions. Some rights and duties, such as voting, entering certain professions, or purchasing restricted items, may continue to be governed by additional rules or higher thresholds. Emancipation or court-appointed guardianship can limit or extend capacity for those under 18 in specific circumstances.

Etymology: The word is native to the Scandinavian linguistic area, derived from roots related to authority, power, or guardianship in the historical languages of the region.

See also: age of majority; legal capacity; emancipation; minor.