reproductive rights

plural noun

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

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Why is miscarriage management a concern for reproductive rights advocates? — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026 John eventually opened up to Sarah about his multiple sclerosis diagnosis, prompting a candid discussion about healthcare, vaccines and reproductive rights. — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2026 To guard against future rulings, a reproductive rights advocacy group called All* Above All is pushing state-level legislation to safeguard emergency care. — Cassandra Jaramillo, ProPublica, 19 Oct. 2026 Judges who upheld restrictions affecting residents’ reproductive rights will face voters this fall in Alabama, Arizona, Florida, North Dakota, Oklahoma and Texas. — Rachel Rebouché, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2026 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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