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pro-life Definition

pro·-life (prōlīf)

adjective

opposing the legal right to obtain an abortion

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pro-life Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • campaigner: In 1994, a pro-life campaigner attempted to get the doctor who switched off the machine charged with Mr Bland's murder.
  • lobby: The attempt to tackle some of the myths created by the pro-life lobby is to be welcomed.
  • activist: Another pro-life activist has been arrested outside a clinic in the US.
  • stance: Mr Kevin McNamara took an ardent pro-life stance, challenging the eugenic clause on several grounds that closely foreshadow Jepson.
  • advocate: Previously he came under scrutiny by pro-life advocates for backing a bill that would use taxpayers ' funds to promote embryonic stem cell research.
  • movement: Ian called his son Daniel " a gentle prophet " for the pro-life movement.

Modifying Another Word

  • so: If you're so pro-life, do me a favor - don't lock arms and block medical clinics.

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