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age of majority. 1. The age, usu. defined by statute as 18 years, at which a person attains full legal rights, esp. civil and political rights such as the right to vote. • The age of majority must be the same for men and women. In almost all states today, the age of majority is 18, but the age at which a person may legally purchase and consume alcohol is 21. — Also termed lawful age; legal age. 2. See age of capacity. — Also termed (in both senses) full age. [Cases: Child Support 389; Infants 1; Parent

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