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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Favoring legalized abortion as an option for an unwanted pregnancy.
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- adjective public policy, law, ethics
Supportive of a woman'sright to choose whether or not to undergo anabortion .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective advocating a woman's right to control her own body (especially her right to an induced abortion)
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Examples
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In their defense, people who opposed restrictions on abortion adopted the term pro-choice.
The Right Word in the Right Place at the Right Time William Safire 2004
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In their defense, people who opposed restrictions on abortion adopted the term pro-choice.
The Right Word in the Right Place at the Right Time William Safire 2004
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She adds that he said he didn't wish to be called "pro-choice" and didn't like the "pro-life" label, either.
For Romney, 2005 Was Key Year of Policy Shifts Jonathan Weisman 2011
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This is the preferred term to apply to the movement sometimes referred to as pro-choice.
Essential Guide to Business Style and Usage PAUL R. MARTIN 2002
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This is the preferred term to apply to the movement sometimes referred to as pro-choice.
Essential Guide to Business Style and Usage PAUL R. MARTIN 2002
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CuteBoringGirl “It’s called pro-choice, and yes, I am.”
Assholes Finish First Tucker Max 2010
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The pro-choice world view is not centered around a Divine Being, but rather around a belief in the highest abilities of human beings.
American Grace Robert D. Putnam 2010
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To be pro-choice does not preclude uneasiness with abortion.
American Grace Robert D. Putnam 2010
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Likewise, in this environment one can be pro-choice without defending abortion in all circumstances.
American Grace Robert D. Putnam 2010
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Even though liberal sexual attitudes generally correspond with a pro-choice perspective on abortion, they defy that trend.
American Grace Robert D. Putnam 2010
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