Maternal Rights
/ˈmætərnəl raɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal entitlements and protections accorded to a mother, especially relating to pregnancy, childbirth, and child-rearing.
The court upheld the maternal rights of the mother in the custody dispute.
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Commentary
Maternal rights often intersect with family law and child welfare, emphasizing a mother's legal interests in relation to her child.
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