reproductive rights

plural noun

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

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LeBron James expressed his concerns about the potential threat a second Trump presidency poses to women’s reproductive rights by sharing a photo of himself with his 10-year-old daughter. Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024 Some thought that questions about the future of women’s reproductive rights would turn voters out for Vice President Kamala Harris and deliver Trump a crushing defeat — instead, women ended up gravitating toward him. Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024 Arizona is one of seven swing states with an unpredictable outcome in a tight presidential race that has exposed deep cultural and gender divides on issues that include reproductive rights, immigration and the economy. Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024 The outcome of these ballot measures could signal broader shifts in Florida's political landscape, especially on issues that have played a central role in national debates about reproductive rights and drug policy. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 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 25 Nov. 2024.

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