(a) As used in this article:

(i) 'Emancipation' means conferral of certain rights of majority upon a minor as provided under this article and includes a minor who:

(A) Is or was married;

(B) Is in the military service of the United States; or

(C) Has received a declaration of emancipation pursuant to W.S. 14-1-203.

(ii) 'Minor' means an individual under the age of majority defined by W.S. 14-1-101(a);

(iii) 'Parent' means the legal guardian or custodian of the minor, his natural parent or if the minor has been legally adopted, the adoptive parent;

(iv) 'This act' means W.S. 14-1-201 through 14-1-206.