general emancipation

general emancipation
The release of a child from custody and control by the parent upon the child's reaching the age of majority. A complete severance by the parent of the filial tie in releasing his minor child permanently from custody and control and authorizing the child to make its own contract of service and to collect and spend its wages and other earnings. 39 Am J1st P & C § 64.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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