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adult Definition: The state a person enters once they have reached the age of majority. The age of majority varies between different countries and ranges between the ages of 14 and 21. The is purely a legal definition. In biological terms a person can be classed as an adult as early as 10 years old, that is the age at which a female can conceive and a male can fertilise the female. Biology and legality are often at odds with each other. Usage: In countries with an electoral system only adults can vote. Posted by StuartS on September 13, 2009 at 14:16:23 Pacific |
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