WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
ˈle•gal ˈage, n. 
  1. Lawthe age, 18 in most states, at which a person is legally responsible and may enter into contracts: [countable]a legal age of twenty-one.[uncountable]under legal age.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
le′gal age′, 
  1. Lawmakingthe age at which a person acquires full legal rights and responsibilities, such as the right to make contracts and deeds.
  • 1925–30

'legal age' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
major - majority - minority - underage - dropout - jailbait - minor - warrantable

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