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*The ''age of criminal responsibility'' is the age at which a person is deemed to be fully responsible for their criminal actions.
*The ''age of criminal responsibility'' is the age at which a person is deemed to be fully responsible for their criminal actions.
*The ''age of majority'' is the age at which a person is deemed to have the rights and responsibilities of an adult and the age at which parental rights and responsibilities cease.
*The ''age of majority'' is the age at which a person is deemed to have the rights and responsibilities of an adult and the age at which parental rights and responsibilities cease.
The age of consent in 3 U.S. states is 14; in 1 state it is 15; in 33 states it is 16; in 6 states it is 17; and in 7 states it is 18. Worldwide, the average age of consent is 16.<ref>http://www.avert.org/aofconsent.htm</ref>
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