age of discretion
Americannoun
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After reaching the age of discretion, the adult is usually of sufficient intelligence to refrain from mimicking or imitating a person who stutters or stammers.
From Stammering, Its Cause and Cure by Bogue, Benjamin Nathaniel
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
Because he never reaches the age of discretion.
From The Handbook of Conundrums by Ordway, Edith B.
In March the Seagrave twins arrived at the alleged age of discretion.
From The Danger Mark by Wenzell, A. B.
“Not of the age of discretion, I being witness.”
From It Might Have Been The Story of the Gunpowder Plot by Irwin, M. (Madelaine)
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