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Definition of Age of consent
1. Noun. The minimum age for marrying without parental consent or the minimum age for consensual sexual relations; intercourse at an earlier age can result in a charge of assault or statutory rape; the age differs in different states of the Union.
Definition of Age of consent
1. Noun. (legal) The age at which a person is legally considered to be mature enough to engage willingly in sexual intercourse. ¹
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