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infancy
[ in-fuhn-see ]
/ ˈɪn fən si /
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noun, plural in·fan·cies.
the state or period of being an infant; very early childhood, usually the period before being able to walk; babyhood.
the corresponding period in the existence of anything; very early stage: Space science is in its infancy.
infants collectively.
Law. the period of life to the age of majority, 21 years at common law but now usually 18; minority; nonage.
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British Dictionary definitions for infancy
infancy
/ (ˈɪnfənsɪ) /
noun plural -cies
the state or period of being an infant; childhood
an early stage of growth or development
infants collectively
the period of life prior to attaining legal majority (reached at 21 under common law, at 18 by statute); minority nonage
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