Neonaticide
/ˌniːəʊˈnætɪsaɪd/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of killing a newborn within 24 hours of birth.
The court tried him for neonaticide after the infant was found deceased.
Forms
- neonaticides
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Commentary
Neonaticide is a specific form of infanticide focusing on death within the first day of life, crucial for precise legal classification.
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