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The definition of infancy is the early stage of something, or is the time period when a person is a baby.

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A company that just started last week is an example of a company in its infancy.
A one month old child is an example of infancy.

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See infancy in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. infancies

the state or period of being an infant; babyhood; very early childhood
the beginning or earliest stage of anything
Law the state or period of being a minor; period before the age of legal majority, usually eighteen; minority

Origin: LME < L infantia

See infancy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. in·fan·cies

The earliest period of childhood, especially before the ability to walk has been acquired.
The state of being an infant.
An early stage of existence: Space exploration is still in its infancy.
Law The state or period of being a minor.

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