age limit
noun
: an age under or over which something can or cannot be done
The lower age limit for voting is 18.
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As the wildcat industry has flourished, Wood County in north central Wisconsin, population 74,000, was the first local government in the state to act, setting an age limit of 21 two years ago.
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John Diedrich, Journal Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
There is no age limit to participate and no school affiliation is necessary to audition; up to eight groups will be selected, with the announcement of those set for Feb. 3.
—Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
For example, while there is no age limit, state athletic commissions like California, New York and Nevada might deny licenses to older boxers in cases where thorough medical examinations revealed concerns, such as cognitive decline or other significant health risks.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Nov. 2024
UCHealth previously offered gender-affirming care to patients who were at least 18, but will raise the age limit to 19 in compliance with Trump’s executive order, spokesman Dan Weaver said.
—Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2025
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John Diedrich, Journal Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
There is no age limit to participate and no school affiliation is necessary to audition; up to eight groups will be selected, with the announcement of those set for Feb. 3.
—Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
For example, while there is no age limit, state athletic commissions like California, New York and Nevada might deny licenses to older boxers in cases where thorough medical examinations revealed concerns, such as cognitive decline or other significant health risks.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Nov. 2024
UCHealth previously offered gender-affirming care to patients who were at least 18, but will raise the age limit to 19 in compliance with Trump’s executive order, spokesman Dan Weaver said.
—Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Age limit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/age%20limit. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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