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Definition of abortionism in US English:
abortionism
noun
Originally: the practice of inducing abortion. In later use (depreciative): support for or advocacy for permitting induced abortion, especially as a woman's right.
Origin
Mid 19th century. From abortion + -ism. Compare slightly earlier abortionist.
