Fertilization
/ˌfɜːrtɪlɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal process or act of conception involving the union of male and female gametes, relevant in cases concerning reproductive rights, parentage, and assisted reproductive technologies.
The court examined the contract terms related to fertilization procedures in the surrogacy agreement.
Forms
- fertilizations
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Commentary
In legal contexts, fertilization often relates to disputes or agreements involving assisted reproductive technologies, requiring precise definition to address consent and parentage issues.
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