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PG-13

(pē′jē′thûr-tēn′)
A trademark for a movie rating indicating that admission will be granted to persons of all ages but that parental guidance is suggested in the case of children under the age of 13.
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PG

parental guidance: a motion-picture rating advising parents that some material in the film may be unsuitable for children. Compare G (def. 2), NC-17, PG-13, R (def. 4), X (def. 7).
[1965–70, Amer.]

PG-13

(ˈpiˈdʒiˌθɜrˈtin)
a motion-picture rating advising parents that some material in the film may be unsuitable for children under the age of 13. Compare G (def. 2), NC-17, PG, R (def. 4), X (def. 7).

Pg.

1. Portugal.
2. Also, PgPortuguese.

pg.

page.

P.G.

1. Past Grand.
2. paying guest.
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Translations

PG-13

[ˌpiːdʒiːθɜːrˈtiːn] n abbr → déconseillé aux moins de douze ans
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