alaikäisyytensä
Alaikäisyys refers to the state of being a minor, which in Finnish law denotes a person under the age of 18. This legal status carries significant implications for an individual's rights, responsibilities, and legal capacity. Minors are generally considered to have a limited capacity to enter into binding contracts or make certain legal decisions independently. For example, contracts entered into by a minor are typically voidable at the minor's option, unless ratified upon reaching adulthood.
The concept of alaikäisyys is also central to various legal protections afforded to young people. Child protection
In criminal law, alaikäisyys determines the jurisdiction and sentencing guidelines applicable to young offenders. Special juvenile
The legal definition of alaikäisyys is crucial for establishing when an individual attains full legal majority