reproductive rights

plural noun

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

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Diab is also an advocate for women's issues, including reproductive rights. Nasha Smith, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025 The executive order came amid growing legal concerns over reproductive rights in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025 On top of all that, women are looking for romance at a time when the U.S. government is stripping away their reproductive rights, making pregnancy more perilous, and dismantling protections against gender discrimination. Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 30 July 2025 Cook’s platform is centered on three key issues: immigration policy and pathways to citizenship, health care and reproductive rights, and homelessness and veteran support. Lillian Ashworth, Oc Register, 20 July 2025 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 20 Aug. 2025.

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