Phrases are turning into words and words are turning into letters. Yes, this is the modern era where quick or haste responses are preferred in text or other types of communication. One such word that is converted from long-form to short is “MACR.”
What Does MACR Mean
MACR stands for “Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility,” which is related to law. This expression is used for the children who perform illegal actions intentionally or unintentionally and can be help responsible legally for them. Despite of committing crime, law does not allow to prosecute or punish them due to MACR.¹
Examples
Example 1
Stella: I read that some countries have a MACR as high as 15.
Roberto: That makes sense. It’s better to focus on rehabilitation than punishment for younger kids.
Example 2
Violet: Did you know that in some states the MACR is only 10?
Mariano: Yeah and the children younger than that are usually sent to social services instead of court, right?
Example 3
Kai: We need a really good lawyer who understands the MACR thing.
Dulce: Yeah, I guess this is the only way to save our kid from all this.
Example 4
Rory: I believe MACR should be excluded from the law.
Sofia: What are you talking about? It should not because children have no sense.
Alternate MACR Meaning
Other meanings that are used for this shorthand on the internet are:
- Major Accident Control Regulations
- Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery (System)
- Master Aircrew
Origin of MACR
The term MACR has been circulating on the internet before the 2000s according to the Google Trends data. Although it has no precise origin from where it started to become popular. It is a word that is also suffixed with many other terms which make it used widely, such as macro. Therefore, its usage is wide and can be different with respect to the context.
Things You Should Know
MACR has its roots in multiple languages and origins, therefore, it can be used in multiple contexts. So, always ensure that context has been double-checked before concluding any meaning of such a term. Doing so can save a conversation from confusion and make things crystal clear.
