age of discretion

noun

: the age at which a person is considered by law to have sufficient knowledge to be held responsible for certain acts or competent to exercise certain powers

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of age of discretion was in the 14th century

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“Age of discretion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/age%20of%20discretion. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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