omyndig
Omynidig is a legal term used to describe a person who has not yet reached the age of majority. In Sweden, the age of majority is 18, so omyndiga are individuals under 18 and are subject to certain statutory protections and limitations. The concept also appears in other Nordic and European contexts with similar meaning, referring to a minor whose civil capacity is restricted compared with an adult.
Civil capacity and guardianship
Minors generally have limited capacity to perform binding legal acts. For major contracts, loans, or other significant
Potential pathways to full capacity
The status of becoming fully responsible for one’s own legal affairs generally occurs when a person reaches
Minors do not have full political rights; in Sweden, the right to vote in national and local