civil status; status under the Civil Code
Legal term referring to a person's standing in civil law, such as majority, minority, marriage, or capacity. Used in formal legal contexts.
Civil status differs depending on whether one is an adult or a minor.
Marriage has a significant effect on one's status under the Civil Code.
身分 is a broader term for social standing or identity, while 民法上の身分 specifically refers to legal status under civil law.
Compound of 民法 (civil code) + 上 (in terms of) + 身分 (status). A straightforward legal phrase.