adult

adult ([schwa]-d[schwa]ltorad-[schwa]lt), n. A person who has attained the legal age of majority, generally 17 in criminal cases and 18 for other purposes.

— Also termed major. Cf. MINOR(1). [Cases: Infants 68.

5. C.J.S. Infants §§ 43–45.] — adult ([schwa]-d[schwa]lt), adj.

vulnerable adult. An adult who is physically or mentally disabled; esp., one dependent on institutional services.

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译者Stephen，毕业于亚洲顶尖的高级翻译学院，擅长翻译各种与国际环境保护法规相关的法律文件。