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 […]