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legal age

–noun
the age at which a person acquires full legal rights and responsibilities, such as the right to make contracts and deeds.

Origin:
1925–30
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legal age  
n.  The age at which a person may by law assume the rights and responsibilities of an adult.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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Legal Dictionary

Main Entry: legal age
Function: noun
: an age at which a person becomes entitled under the law to engage in a particular activity or becomes responsible for particular acts legal age for drinking in this state>; broadly : AGE OF MAJORITY —compare AGE OF CONSENT, EMANCIPATE
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: le·gal age
Pronunciation: 'lE-g&l-
Function: noun
: the age at which a person enters into full adult legal rights and responsibilities(as of making contracts or wills)
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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