legal age
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of legal age
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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To be eligible for assisted dying, a patient must be of legal age and a French national or a long-term resident.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
Digital Minister Anne Le Henanff said it would make France the first country in Europe to establish a "digital legal age".
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
It has also prompted fresh debates about child protection laws, as currently there is no minimum legal age for marriage.
From BBC ● Apr. 1, 2025
Under the new law, each year the legal age for cigarette sales - currently 18 - will increase by one year.
From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2024
Charlie was of legal age to quit school, but I wasn’t, quite.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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