age of discretion
Americannoun
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Every sane woman who has arrived at the age of discretion is the guardian of her own honor.
From Brann the Iconoclast — Volume 01 by Brann, William Cowper
He admitted having been a Catharan “believer” since he had reached the age of discretion, and thus was responsible for himself and others.
From A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume I by Lea, Henry Charles
Wherefore, in this place we shall consider the excellent glory of those only, who, having grown to the age of discretion, led a life of purity, and died virgins.
From The Happiness of Heaven By a Father of the Society of Jesus by Boudreaux, F. J.
Papa never realizes that I have at all neared the age of discretion.
From Told In The Hills by Ryan, Marah Ellis
Question.—What is the condition of children who die before attaining the age of discretion or before the appointed time of birth?
From Some Answered Questions by `Abdu'l-Bahá
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