Pronunciation: /ˈliːɡəl eɪdʒ/
noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'age' is a noun because it refers to a period of time in a person's life
A1 In some countries, the legal age to drive is 18.
A2 To purchase alcohol, you must be of legal age in that country.
B1 The legal age for voting varies from country to country.
B2 At the legal age of 21, you can legally purchase and consume alcohol in the United States.
C1 Reaching the legal age of majority grants individuals certain rights and responsibilities.
C2 In some countries, the legal age for marriage is higher than the legal age for drinking alcohol.
adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun. In this case, 'legal' is an adjective because it describes the type of age that is required or allowed by law
A1 In many countries, you can start driving at legal age.
A2 To buy alcohol, you must be of legal age in most places.
B1 To sign a contract, you need to be of legal age in most jurisdictions.
B2 Attending certain events may require proof of legal age.
C1 Legal age for voting varies from country to country.
C2 Legal age for marriage is different in each state in the US.
formal In order to purchase alcohol, individuals must be of legal age, typically 21 years old.
informal You have to be the legal age to get into the club, which is usually 18 or 21 depending on the venue.
slang Dude, you're not old enough to watch that movie, you gotta be the legal age!
figurative She was finally of legal age to make her own decisions and live life on her own terms.
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