The Hindu Editorial (No discrimination) – Oct 01, 2022

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discrimination (noun) – prejudice, bias/bigotry, intolerance/inequity.
abortion (noun) – medical termination of pregnancy.
ruling (noun) – judgement, verdict, decision, pronouncement, resolution, decree.
hold (verb) – give (a verdict/judgement).
intervention (noun) – the process of intervening in something; involvement, interference.
set right (phrasal verb) – to correct/rectify something; put right.
anomaly (noun) – something different, abnormal, unusual; oddity, peculiarity, deviation, aberration, exception.
letter and spirit (noun) – (to obey) both literal interpretation/wording and the intent/purpose of the law.
anchor (verb) – secure, fasten, attach, connect firmly.
equality (noun) – equal rights, equal opportunities, non-discrimination.
clause (noun) – term, provision, requirement/condition.
constitution (noun) – body of law; system of rules; regulations, fundamental principles, charter.
as well as (phrase) – and also, and in addition.
dignity (noun) – self-esteem, self-respect, morale.
bodily (adjective) – physical, sensual.
autonomy (noun) – independence, freedom.
bodily autonomy (noun) – the right to governance over our own bodies.
rationale (noun) – reason, cause, basis, argument, premise, factor, pretext, motive.
seek (verb) – try, go for; ask for, request.
termination (noun) – abortion, miscarriage, feticide.
consensual (adjective) – relating to consensus/consent; in agreement with those who involved.
carry to term (phrase) – carry out a pregnancy; it refers to staying pregnant the full nine months or until a baby is ready to be born.
cite (verb) – refer to, make reference to, mention, point to.
consensually (adjective) – agreeingly, concertedly, collectively.
take a view (phrase) – to have an opinion/idea about something.
Rule 3B of the MTP Act (noun) – it categorises women who are eligible for termination of pregnancy up to 24 weeks as under (a) survivors of sexual assault or rape or incest; (b) minors; (c) change of marital status during the ongoing pregnancy (widowhood and divorce); (d) women with physical disabilities.
Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, 1971 (noun) – It provides for the termination of certain pregnancies by registered medical practitioners on certain grounds (reasons).
explicitly (adverb) – clearly, unequivocally, understandably (without question/doubt).
purposive (adjective) – purposeful, conscious, deliberate, intended, intentional, thoughtful.
marital (adjective) – matrimonial; relating to marriage/wedding.
permissible (adjective) – legitimate, admissible, allowable, acceptable.
circumstances (noun) – situation, condition.
abandonment (noun) – neglect, betrayal, disuse, rejection.
constitute (verb) – present, comprise, account for, cause.
carry on (phrasal verb) – continue, go on, proceed.
legislature (noun) – law-making body or governing body; parliament, congress, council, assembly.
grave (adjective) – terrible, drastic, dangerous; serious.
lay down (phrasal verb) – formulate, stipulate, set down, draw up, frame.
render (verb) – make, cause to be, cause to become.
undergo (verb) – be subjected to, experience, go through.
as to (phrase) – concerning, with respect to, regarding, with reference to, with regard to, in connection with.
at a time (phrase) – during one particular time.
cause (noun) – reason, grounds, basis, motive, pretext, purpose.
mortality (noun) – (in a particular time/for a cause) the rate/number of death.
maternal mortality (noun) – maternal death; the death of a woman while pregnant.
advance (verb) – promote, encourage, help, aid, facilitate.