foeticide
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- foeticidal adjective
Example Sentences
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He does agree that female foeticide has been declining in Punjab and Haryana - where a majority of Sikhs live - over the years.
From BBC
Abortions have been legal in India since 1971, although with conditions, especially to curb female foeticide in a country with an overwhelming preference for sons.
From BBC
In the past, the government has admitted that its strategy has failed to put an end to female foeticide.
From BBC
He has launched a government campaign - Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao, or “Save the Daughter, Educate the Daughter” - and called for the eradication of female foeticide.
From Reuters
The Rajasthan government has been trying to tackle female foeticide since the shaming sex ratios recorded in the 2011 census, and has taken inspiration from Paliwal.
From The Guardian
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