Legally, a child (5)

I believe the answer is:

minor

(Other definitions for minor that I've seen before include "Little-known" , "Like clubs" , "Person not yet of legal age" , "Junior" , "Young person below voting age" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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