reproductive rights

plural noun

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

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Healthcare, crime, worker protections, inclusiveness and reproductive rights were among the state’s weakest areas. Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026 Georgepeters | Istock | Getty Images Minnesota offers among the nation's strongest guarantees of reproductive rights, according to analysis by the Guttmacher Institute. Scott Cohn, CNBC, 11 July 2026 Beyond the all-women lineup, organizers say Daisy Chain Fields will fold in an activism component, with nonprofits on-site sharing resources on issues like reproductive rights, maternal health, economic empowerment and domestic violence prevention. Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2026 After the Dobbs decision in 2022, reproductive rights were supposed to be that motivation. Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 30 June 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 16 Jul. 2026.

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