Prodeath
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Prodeath is an adjective meaning (US, politics, derogatory) pro-choice.
Meaning
(US, politics, derogatory) pro-choice.
More Meanings
- (sometimes derogatory) Supporting capital punishment in a particular case or in general.
- (biochemistry) triggering cell death
Example Sentences
Rep. Gustave Groat Sr., R-Battle Creek, summed up the sentiments of many of the prodeath witnesses when he declared[…]
Damage or injury to mitochondria can have profound effects on ATP and ROS levels, as well as release of prodeath proteins such as cytochrome c.
Despite its alleged predisposition, Dobbert's jury recommended a life sentence, 10-2, but Doherty argued that a prodeath jury is more likely to convict.
In contrast, the constellation of attitudes associated with the prodeath stance leads us to expect that these jurors would make more remarks in favor of the prosecution side of the case;[…]
Word Forms
- pro-death
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include proabort, prochoice, predeath, predead, preborn, preabortion.
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