1. The state or condition of being a minor; the period of life before reaching legal age
During his minority, he could not sign contracts without parental consent.
Durante sua menoridade, ele não podia assinar contratos sem consentimento dos pais.
2. The condition of being less in number, importance, or power; the state of being a minority group
The menoridade of the opposition party made it difficult to pass legislation.
A menoridade do partido da oposição dificultava a aprovação de legislação.
3. Legal minority; the status of not having reached the age of majority
The law protects individuals during menoridade.
A lei protege os indivíduos durante a menoridade.