Adulthood
/ˈæd.əl.hʊd/
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- (n.) The period in a person's life when they are legally considered an adult with full legal rights and responsibilities.
The court determined the defendant's actions occurred after reaching adulthood.
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In legal contexts, adulthood often coincides with reaching the age of majority, marking the transition to full legal capacity.
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