surrogacy

[sur-uh-guh-see, suhr‑]

noun

1. the state of being a surrogate or surrogate mother.

Word History and Origins

Origin of surrogacy¹

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

On top of that, Brown also allegedly used stolen money to pay $70,000 for surrogacy, private school tuition for his child and other services.

From Los Angeles Times

However, his partner stuck by him and the couple are now expecting a child through surrogacy.

From BBC

Expectant parents learned that their money at a surrogacy escrow firm is inaccessible and likely gone.

From Los Angeles Times

Israel’s Supreme Court in July annulled parts of a surrogacy law that prevented gay couples from having children through a surrogate.

From Los Angeles Times

That applies to all partners, regardless of gender, after the birth, surrogacy or adoption of a baby, but not those who are self-employed or dads earning less than £123 a week.

From BBC