abortion

Definitions of "abortion"
  1. The process where a pregnancy is ended, resulting in the death of the embryo or fetus soon after
  2. A criminal offense when an illegal termination of pregnancy is conducted or facilitated
How to use "abortion" in a sentence
  1. Lucy informs the doctor that she is considering an abortion due to her health risks.
  2. The doctor was convicted for performing an abortion that violated the state's stringent laws.
  3. The legislation passed by the state government criminalizes the act of procuring an abortion in certain cases.

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