surrogacy

noun

sur·​ro·​ga·​cy ˈsər-ə-gə-sē How to pronounce surrogacy (audio)
: the practice of serving as a surrogate mother

Examples of surrogacy in a Sentence

choosing between adoption and surrogacy
Recent Examples on the Web Teach children about families created by adoption, surrogacy, and reproductive assistance as well. Robin Elise Weiss, Phd, Parents, 8 July 2024 After turning to surrogacy, Port has also said that her surrogate had two losses of her own. Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 2 July 2024 For others, the road to surrogacy is one of heartbreak and tragedy. Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2024 The document also addressed surrogacy, a practice that the church said violates the dignity of the child under its doctrine. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for surrogacy 

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Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of surrogacy was in 1982

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“Surrogacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surrogacy. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Medical Definition

surrogacy

noun
sur·​ro·​ga·​cy ˈsər-ə-gə-sē, ˈsə-rə- How to pronounce surrogacy (audio)
plural surrogacies
: the practice of serving as a surrogate mother

Legal Definition

surrogacy

noun
sur·​ro·​ga·​cy ˈsər-ə-gə-sē How to pronounce surrogacy (audio)
plural surrogacies
1
: the office of a surrogate
2
: the practice of serving as a surrogate mother
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