surrogacy

noun

sur·​ro·​ga·​cy ˈsər-ə-gə-sē How to pronounce surrogacy (audio)
: the practice of serving as a surrogate mother

Examples of surrogacy in a Sentence

choosing between adoption and surrogacy
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The law classifies international surrogacy as a universal crime, putting it on par with serious offenses such as terrorism. Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024 But until now, Italians who can afford it have been able to travel to countries where surrogacy is allowed, such as the United States or Canada. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 17 Oct. 2024 The country’s new law threatens jail time and hefty fines for anyone who travels internationally for surrogacy. Samantha Riedel, Them, 17 Oct. 2024 It’s become very popular to have surrogacy done in the US, because the babies are automatically citizens. Emi Nietfeld, WIRED, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for surrogacy 

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of surrogacy was in 1982

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“Surrogacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surrogacy. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

surrogacy

noun
sur·​ro·​ga·​cy ˈsər-ə-gə-sē, ˈsə-rə- How to pronounce surrogacy (audio)
plural surrogacies
: the practice of serving as a surrogate mother

Legal Definition

surrogacy

noun
sur·​ro·​ga·​cy ˈsər-ə-gə-sē How to pronounce surrogacy (audio)
plural surrogacies
1
: the office of a surrogate
2
: the practice of serving as a surrogate mother
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