Fourteen

/ˌfɔːrˈtiːn/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The number equivalent to the sum of thirteen and one, often used to specify ages, legal limits, or quantities.
    The statute prohibits the sale of alcohol to persons under fourteen years of age.

Commentary

Often appears in statutes setting age-related thresholds; precise numerical usage is important for clarity in legal drafting.

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