Maryland Code, Family Law § 9.7-101

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Abduction” means the wrongful removal or wrongful retention of a child.

(c) “Child” means an individual under the age of 18 years.

(d) “Child custody determination” has the meaning stated in § 9.5-101 of this article.

(e) “Child custody proceeding” has the meaning stated in § 9.5-101 of this article.

(f) “Court” has the meaning stated in § 9.5-101 of this article.

(g) “Petition” includes a motion or its equivalent.

(h) “Record” means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form.

(k) “Wrongful removal” means a taking of a child that breaches rights of custody or visitation provided or recognized under the laws of the State.

(l) “Wrongful retention” means a keeping or concealing of a child that breaches rights of custody or visitation provided or recognized under the laws of the State.