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'''Prolicide''' is the act of killing offspring, either before or soon after birth. It is meant to include both [[infanticide]] (intentionally causing the death of an infant), and [[abortion]] (the killing of a [[fetus]]). The word ''prolicide'' derives from the [[ |
'''Prolicide''' is the act of killing offspring, either before or soon after birth. It is meant to include both [[infanticide]] (intentionally causing the death of an infant), and [[abortion]] (the killing of a [[fetus]]). The word ''prolicide'' derives from the [[Latin]] words ''proles'' meaning "offspring" and ''caedere'' meaning "to cut or kill". |
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Revision as of 12:50, 17 June 2005
Prolicide is the act of killing offspring, either before or soon after birth. It is meant to include both infanticide (intentionally causing the death of an infant), and abortion (the killing of a fetus). The word prolicide derives from the Latin words proles meaning "offspring" and caedere meaning "to cut or kill".
Related terms
Compare with filicide (the killing of one's own son or daughter) and child murder (the killing of an unrelated child).
See also
References
- Oxford University Press (2005). Oxford English Dictionary Online, 2nd Edition 1989: "prolicide". Retrieved March 28, 2005. (Subscription required.)