incest

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After the movie came out, Lindo says, he met an incest survivor who said she appreciated the humanity he gave to a seemingly monstrous character.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

The ban has exceptions for rape, incest and human trafficking up to 15 weeks, but are difficult to access.

From Salon • Nov. 6, 2024

He added that he fully supports exceptions for rape, incest and to save the life of the mother.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2024

However, the 2010 constitution, combined with a wider body of law, does allow abortion when "the life or health of the mother is in danger" or when the pregnancy has resulted from rape or incest.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2023

"All this of snakes and incest is droll, but it changes nothing. You may well have the better claim, Stannis, but I still have the larger army."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin