Difference between revisions of "Age of majority"
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| − | The age of majority is the age at which one becomes an adult legally. In most countries this is 18; however ages ranging from | + | The age of majority is the age at which one becomes an adult legally. In most countries this is 18; however ages ranging from 15 to 21 do exist. |
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Revision as of 23:13, November 9, 2011
The age of majority is the age at which one becomes an adult legally. In most countries this is 18; however ages ranging from 15 to 21 do exist.
| Age of majority in various countries/areas | ||
|---|---|---|
| France | 18 | |
| United Kingdom | England | 18 |
| Wales | 18 | |
| Scotland | 16 | |
| Northern Ireland | 18 | |
| Isle of Man | 18 | |
| United States of America | Indiana | 21 |
| Wisconsin | 19 | |
| Mississippi | 21 | |
| American Samoa | 14 | |