1. the state of being under the legal age of majority; minority
Usage: legal; formal
2. a period of immaturity or lack of development
Usage: formal; literary

Examples

• The contract was invalid because she signed it during her nonage.
• Legal guardians must make decisions for children in their nonage.
• The trust fund would remain untouchable until the end of his nonage.
• During the nation’s nonage, it struggled with basic governance.
• The artist’s early works reflected the nonage of his creative abilities.
• Property rights were restricted during her nonage under the law.