reproductive rights

plural noun

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

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The charity is the hedge fund’s namesake, founded and chaired by Hohn, and primarily supports climate causes, children’s health and reproductive rights. Hank Tucker, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026 The annual Idaho women’s march took over the state Capitol steps Saturday afternoon for its ninth year, and many showed up to call for action on reproductive rights and women’s healthcare in Idaho. Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 18 Jan. 2026 In many states, our government prevents women from making decisions concerning their reproductive rights. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026 Wade, about the fight for reproductive rights. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 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 25 Jan. 2026.

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