Definition of "of age" in İngilizce

Prepositional phrase

1. Old enough to be considered an adult (in law, or by society generally).

   • He's of age now: he can make his own decisions.

2. Having existed for a certain period of time; used in referring to a person's age.

   • He has a son who is six years of age.
   • One must be 18 years of age to be an eligible voter in most countries.
   • Once one is of age 16, one's horizons broaden; once on is of age 21 one's horizons are limitless.