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minor

An individual who is not older than the maximum age that requires parental notification or consent, or court involvement, for an abortion under state law.

abortion

The use of any method or substance to intentionally kill an unborn child or prematurely end a pregnancy, except if intended to increase the chance of a live birth or save the child's life/health after birth, or to remove a dead unborn child.

parental involvement law

A state law that requires a parent's notification or consent, or state court proceedings, before a minor can have an abortion, without offering alternative non-parental consent/notification options.

circumvention

The act of finding a way around a rule or law, often dishonestly or illegally, to avoid its requirements.

in loco parentis

A legal term meaning 'in the place of a parent,' referring to someone who assumes the responsibilities and duties of a parent without being the biological or adoptive parent.

affirmative defense

A legal defense where the defendant introduces new evidence or arguments that, if found to be true, would defeat or reduce their criminal or civil liability, even if the facts of the prosecution are proven.