Miss. Code Ann. § 1-3-27: Miss. Code Ann. § 1-3-27

The term “ minor ,” when used in statute, except as otherwise provided by law, shall include any person, male or female, under twenty-one (21) years of age. If a statute refers to the ability to enter into a contract affecting personal property or real property, “ minor ” shall mean any person, male or female, under eighteen (18) years of age.