Catholic Dictionary
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AGE OF REASON
The time of life at which a person is assumed to be morally responsible and able to distinguish between right and wrong. It is generally held to be by the end of the seventh year, although it may be earlier. With the retarded it will be later.
See Also: AGE, CANONICAL
