The Law Dictionary for Everyone
Legal age is defined as the age at which a person is legally allowed to participate in adult activities, and becomes responsible for his affairs. Examples of legal age include the legal age of consent, the legal age for sex, and legal drinking age. There is also the legal working age, which is the minimum age someone must be to […]
Read moreAge of consent is the age at which an individual is deemed legally competent to consent to engage in sexual activities. This minimum age varies by state, and having sex with someone under the age of consent is considered to be a criminal act. Some jurisdictions make allowances for minors engaging in sexual activities with each other, though there may […]
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