Under age

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adjective

Being younger than the legal age, especially the age when someone is allowed to do certain things like vote, drink alcohol, or smoke.

The bartender got in trouble for selling alcohol to under age customers.
Visual representation of "under age" - Being younger than the legal age, especially the age when someone is allowed to do certain things like vote, drink alcohol, or smoke

Often appears as...

  • under age drinking
  • under age smoking
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Legal Consequences

Using 'under age' often relates to laws and can imply penalties for violations.

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A club owner faced fines for under age entry.
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Cultural Sensitivity

Age limits can vary by country; 'under age' may differ in legal contexts elsewhere.

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In some countries, you're under age if you're below 21.
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Contextual Usage

'Under age' is mostly used in discussions about youth rights and restrictions.

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Under age voting is a debated topic.
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