reproductive rights

plural noun

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

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Festivalgoers were able to learn about and support several organizations working across reproductive rights, maternal health, economic empowerment, domestic violence prevention and gender equity at the Daisy Chain Reaction philanthropy village. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 30 Aug. 2026 Before all that, Rodrigo held a press presentation to share that $10 million would be donated to the orgs, spanning reproductive rights, mental health, domestic violence, and maternal health. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026 French Gates argued balancing philanthropy, advocacy for reproductive rights, motherhood, writing, and entrepreneurship means ditching perfectionism. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026 The conservative assault on women’s reproductive rights harks back to the time before the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920 brought about universal suffrage. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for reproductive rights

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reproductive rights
reproductive system
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“Reproductive rights.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reproductive%20rights. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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