feticide

Definition of "feticide"
  1. A deliberate action resulting in the termination of a fetus's life
How to use "feticide" in a sentence
  1. The defendant was charged with feticide after the investigation revealed suspicious circumstances surrounding the termination of the pregnancy.
  2. The prosecution presented evidence to argue that feticide was committed in this case.
  3. The lawyer raised a defense, arguing that the act should not be classified as feticide.

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