after reaching legal age

[alpacinou]

Hello.

Can I use the term "legal age" to refer to the age at which people are considered adults and have responsibilities and rights? I know "age of majority" is used but what about "legal age"?

What do you think about this sentence I have written?

After reaching legal age, people can get a driver's license and get married.

 

[emsr2d2]

In BrE, "legal age" is much more common than "age of majority".

 

[PeterCW]

In the UK "legal age" can mean the age of consent for sex or the age of majority depending on context. Historically the legal ages for buying cigarettes or alchohol weren't in line with the age of majority although they are now. The legal age for a driving license is not only different again but can vary according to the class of vehicle. Most countries have similar differences.

Yes you can use it but always be certain that the context is clear.

 

[Tdol]

I'd use on reaching.

 

[jutfrank]

If post #3 hasn't already made it clear, the phrase you apparently want is age of majority, since you're referring to the age when one ceases to be a minor.

The phrase legal age should be used with reference to a particular act.