"Gillick competence" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Based on the 1985 decision of the House of Lords in Gillick v West Norfolk and Wisbech Area Health Authority. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Gillick competence (uncountable)
  1. (UK, law) The capacity of a child to consent to medical treatment without parental permission or knowledge. Wikipedia link: Gillick competence Tags: UK, uncountable Categories (topical): Law Synonyms: Gillick competency
    Sense id: en-Gillick_competence-en-noun-eJQj53j6 Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: law

Alternative forms

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