Verb
Supreme Court
Highest court in the United States
Uncommon
Irregular, infrequent
An organisation with a particular purpose
Referring to a foetus
To impair
Weaken, worsen function
Appeal
Case that is brought to a higher court
Viable
Capable to succeed, realistic
Planned Parenthood
American organisation that cares for and protects reproductive health as well as offering free sexual health advice
A survey of people's opinions
Polls
To embolden
Give (someone) the courage or confidence to do something
Legislation
a proposed law
Uncostitutional
Not according to the constitution (=Verfassung)
Heartbeat Act
A form of abortion legislation in the US which makes abortions illegal as soon as a fetal heartbeat can be detected.
(Of bad behaviour)done openly and unashamedly
Blatantly
To enact
Make (a bill or other proposal) law or to put into action
Gynaecologist
Doctor for women’s and people with vaginas' health
Condemned
Declared wrong or bad
Roe v Wade
1973 Supreme Court decision that protects women’s liberty to have an abortion
A serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action
Emergency
Encourage or assist
Obstetrician
Doctor that deals with pregnancy and childbirth
Contentious
Causing disagreement or argument
Vigilante
An activist who fights against what they believe to be morally wrong.
Publicly declare to be wrong or evil