Definition

Noun: A regulation establishing the maximum age for doing something or holding some position.

Usage

The term "age limit" is used to specify a rule that restricts participation, eligibility, or tenure based on a person's age, specifically by setting a maximum allowable age. It is commonly applied in contexts like employment, competitions, driving licenses, and public office.

Examples

• The company has an age limit of 65 for its pilots.
• Is there an age limit for entering the talent show?
• The law removed the age limit for mandatory retirement.
• He could not apply for the scholarship because he was over the age limit.

Advanced Usage

• "to be over/under the age limit": This is the most common way to describe someone's status relative to the rule.
  • Applicants over the age limit will not be considered.
• "to set/impose an age limit": Describes the action of creating the rule.
  • The league imposed a strict age limit for junior players.
• "to reach the age limit": Describes the point when someone becomes ineligible.
  • The director will have to retire when he reaches the age limit.

Variants and Related Words

• Age restriction: A very close synonym, often used interchangeably, though it can sometimes imply a minimum age as well.
• Maximum age: The specific age number that serves as the limit.
• Eligibility requirement: A broader category of rules, which can include age limits.
• Cut-off age: An informal term for an age limit.

Synonyms

• Maximum age
• Age ceiling
• Age barrier
• Age restriction

Antonyms

• Minimum age
• Age requirement (when specifying a minimum)

Related Phrases

• Upper age limit: Explicitly specifies it is a maximum limit.
  • The upper age limit for the exam is 30.
• No age limit: Indicates the absence of such a restriction.
  • This competition has no age limit; anyone can enter.

Noun

1. regulation establishing the maximum age for doing something or holding some position