under-age (Meaning)

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under-age (a.)

Not having arrived at adult age, or at years of discretion; hence, raw; green; immature; boyish; childish.

The under-age children were forbidden from entering the nightclub.
The sale of alcohol to under-age individuals is strictly prohibited.
The police arrested the man for giving alcohol to under-age students.
The social worker expressed concern about the number of under-age homeless youth.
The government increased penalties for driving under the influence for under-age drivers.
The charity provides support and counseling to under-age victims of abuse.
Under-age drinking is a serious problem that can lead to health risks and legal consequences.
The school suspended several under-age students for fighting.
The game was canceled after it was discovered that one of the players was under-age.
The court granted custody of the under-age child to her grandparents.

Not having arrived at adult age, or at years of discretion; hence, raw; green; immature; boyish; childish.

preteen, adolescent, immature, youthful, minor, teenaged,teenage, juvenile, young, puerile

adult, old, aging, matured, elderly, elderly, mature, geriatric, ancient, ancient

The under-age children were forbidden from entering the nightclub.

The sale of alcohol to under-age individuals is strictly prohibited.

The police arrested the man for giving alcohol to under-age students.

The social worker expressed concern about the number of under-age homeless youth.