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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Some people even made calls to place an age limit on entering a Sephora.
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Shelby Wax, Allure, 20 June 2024
North Dakota voters approve an age limit for members of Congress.
—Annie Karni, New York Times, 12 June 2024
Voters in North Dakota elected to initiate a measure to put an age limit restriction on candidates running for Congress.
—Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 June 2024
The age limit wasn’t enough to garner the support of law enforcement and fire officials, however.
—Jaden Edison, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2024
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Shelby Wax, Allure, 20 June 2024
North Dakota voters approve an age limit for members of Congress.
—Annie Karni, New York Times, 12 June 2024
Voters in North Dakota elected to initiate a measure to put an age limit restriction on candidates running for Congress.
—Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 June 2024
The age limit wasn’t enough to garner the support of law enforcement and fire officials, however.
—Jaden Edison, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2024
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“Age limit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/age%20limit. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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