"tender years doctrine" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: tender years doctrines [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} tender years doctrine (plural tender years doctrines)
  1. (law) A principle in family law, stating that a child's youngest years (generally regarded as four years and under) should be spent in the custody of the mother. Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-tender_years_doctrine-en-noun-9LOD0t06 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

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