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Personhood

/ˈpɜrsənˈhʊd/
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(noun) The state or period of being a person.

The law should recognize the full personhood of all individuals.
Arguments were made in court regarding corporate personhood.
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The debate over ____ raises complex questions about when legal rights and protections should begin.

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