### Question
How is the term adult defined?


### Answer
The term **adult** is defined in *29 U.S.C. § 2801* as the following:

> an individual who is age 18 or older

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 2801*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 30-WORKFORCE INVESTMENT SYSTEMS > SUBCHAPTER I-WORKFORCE INVESTMENT DEFINITIONS**

