reproductive rights

plural noun

US
: a woman's right to choose whether or not she will have a baby

Examples of reproductive rights in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Some Democratic lawmakers warn that in addition to further rollbacks of women’s reproductive rights, a second Donald Trump presidency would also mean a reversal of the progress that has been made in women’s health research under President Biden. Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024 Not just about reproductive rights, but also about passing the anti-hate crimes bill. Marta Balaga, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024 Question 6 In Nevada, voters will get a chance to amend their state’s Constitution to protect reproductive rights under slightly different wording. Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024 In contrast, 14 of the richest 17 states have protection for reproductive rights. Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reproductive rights 

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“Reproductive rights.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reproductive%20rights. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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