Anti-abortion violence
Anti-abortion violence is a form of violence specifically directed towards individuals and organizations that provide abortion services.
Pronunciation
- Anti-abortion: /ˌænti əˈbɔːrʃən/
- Violence: /ˈvaɪələns/
Etymology
The term "anti-abortion violence" is derived from the English language. "Anti-" is a prefix meaning against, "abortion" refers to the medical or surgical termination of a pregnancy, and "violence" refers to behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.
Definition
Anti-abortion violence is physical or threatening violent action taken with the intention of deterring or punishing the provision of abortion services or the use of such services. This can include bombing, arson, death threats, and murder.
Related Terms
- Pro-life: A political and ethical stance which asserts that unborn human life is sacred and must be protected.
- Pro-choice: The belief that individuals have unlimited autonomy with respect to their own reproductive systems as long as they do not breach the autonomy of others.
- Abortion clinic: A medical facility for carrying out abortions.
- Domestic terrorism: The committing of terrorist acts in the perpetrator's own country against their fellow citizens.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anti-abortion violence
- Wikipedia's article - Anti-abortion violence
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