Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
age-of-consent
noun
/eɪdʒ əv kənˈsɛnt/
Definition
The age at which a person is considered legally competent to consent to sexual activity.
Examples
- The age of consent varies from country to country.
- In some places, the age of consent is 16, while in others it might be 18 or older.
- It is important for individuals to understand the age of consent in their jurisdiction.
Meaning
It refers to the minimum age at which a person can engage in sexual acts with others under the law, without it being considered a crime.
Synonyms
- legal age
- consent threshold
- age of majority
