Mexico City policy

proper noun

A United States government policy that blocks U.S. federal funding for non-governmental organizations that provided abortion counseling or referrals, advocated to decriminalize abortion, or expanded abortion services.

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Meanings

proper nounthe Mexico City policy
  1. USgovernmentA United States government policy that blocks U.S. federal funding for non-governmental organizations that provided abortion counseling or referrals, advocated to decriminalize abortion, or expanded abortion services.

Origin

Named after the venue of the United Nations International Conference on Population and Development, where it was announced.

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APA

Mexico City policy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Mexico%20City%20policy

MLA

“Mexico City policy.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Mexico%20City%20policy. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Mexico City policy,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Mexico%20City%20policy.

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