Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-10-302: Part definitions

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) "Abortion" means the use of any instrument, medicine, drug, or any other substance or device with intent to terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant with intent other than to increase the probability of a live birth, to preserve the life or health of the child after live birth, or to remove a dead fetus;

(2) "Emancipated minor" means any minor who is or has been married or has by court order or otherwise been freed from the care, custody and control of the minor's parents; and

(3) "Minor" means any person under eighteen (18) years of age.