Newborn
/ˈnuːbɔːrn/
Definitions
- (n.) A human infant recently born, particularly important for legal definitions concerning rights, status, and protections after birth.
The law grants newborns certain protections regarding medical care and parental rights.
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- newborns
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Commentary
The term 'newborn' specifically applies to the period immediately after birth and carries legal significance in contexts such as identity registration, custody, and healthcare rights.
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