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legal age

The age at which a person by law attains the capacity to engage in certain transactions or be treated legally as an adult.

le′gal age′

the age, 18 in most states, at which a person is legally responsible and may enter into contracts, execute deeds, etc.

[1925–30]

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legal age - the age at which persons are considered competent to manage their own affairs

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eld, age - a time of life (usually defined in years) at which some particular qualification or power arises; "she was now of school age"; "tall for his eld"

adulthood, maturity - the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed

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Mimimum age for courses with Snowdon Gliders is 14, and anyone under 18 must have a letter of parental consent.