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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There should be a bottom age limit to compete here. Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 29 May 2026 However, there is no age limit for those trying out for the team. Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026 Beyond the age limit and helmets, Blaine will enforce a 20mph speed limit for e-bikes starting this week. Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 2 June 2026 The age limit for when models could legally appear topless was raised to 18 in 2004. Will Barker, TheWeek, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for age limit

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“Age limit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/age%20limit. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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