underage

(-āj)

adjective

  1. not of full or mature age
  2. below the age required by law

noun

a shortage; insufficiency

Origin: under- + -age

See underage in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. An amount, as of money or goods actually on hand, that falls short of the listed amount in records or books of account.
  2. A deficient amount; a shortfall.

adjective
Below the customary or legal age, as for drinking or voting.

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