heartbeat law

noun

A law that forbids abortions after the fetal heartbeat can be detected, typically around six weeks.

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Meanings

nounheartbeat law (plural heartbeat laws)

plural heartbeat laws

  1. A law that forbids abortions after the fetal heartbeat can be detected, typically around six weeks.
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APA

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

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“heartbeat law.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/heartbeat%20law. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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

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