of age
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Old enough, according to the law, to be eligible for something, as in In this state he's not of age for buying liquor, but he may vote , or Next year Jane's coming of age and will get her driver's license . This usage was first recorded about 1430. The term under age signifies being too young to be eligible, as in It's against the law to serve alcohol to anyone under age .
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come of age . Mature or develop fully, as in The school's bilingual program has finally come of age .
Example Sentences
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In the United Kingdom, it’s offered around 12 and 13 years of age, and it’s usually part of a school-wide vaccination program.
From Salon
"We are two men of 80 years of age, so we cannot play around with democracy," he said.
From Barron's
That would make the shot available for U.S. adults 50 years of age and older for the 2026/2027 flu season.
The company is seeking full approval for adults 50 to 64 years of age and accelerated approval for adults 65 and older.
From Barron's
When the children reached 1 ½ -- 2 ½ years of age, researchers assessed their development using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire Version 3.
From Science Daily
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