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abortion

[uh-bawr-shuhn] / əˈbɔr ʃən /
NOUN
termination of pregnancy
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NOUN
unsuccessful attempt
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The law allows the filing of lawsuits against doctors who perform such abortions, even if the doctors live outside the state.

From New York Times

It prohibits traveling with a minor to another state for an abortion, or helping a minor obtain an abortion-inducing drug, without consulting one of their parents or guardians.

From Seattle Times

The lawsuit states that when she became pregnant with Tyler’s child in 1975, the singer prevented her from seeking prenatal care and ultimately persuaded her to get an abortion in fall 1975.

From Los Angeles Times

Eve Espey, chairwoman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of New Mexico, said the law signed on Wednesday guards against attempts to sanction or discipline medical professionals involved in abortion procedures.

From Seattle Times

More for nonprofit and legal abortion providers in my state.

From Seattle Times