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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.
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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.
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Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 2 July 2024
For others, the road to surrogacy is one of heartbreak and tragedy.
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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.
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Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1982, in the meaning defined above
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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-
plural surrogacies
: the practice of serving as a surrogate mother
Legal Definition
surrogacy
noun
sur·ro·ga·cy
ˈsər-ə-gə-sē
plural surrogacies
1
: the office of a surrogate
2
: the practice of serving as a surrogate mother
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