Meaning & use
infanticide
The illegal killing of a baby, especially one less than a year old.
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The ancient historian described infanticide as a grim but recorded practice in several early societies.
The novel's darkest chapter deals with a mother charged with infanticide after losing her mind.
A note on using this word
Infanticide is a serious legal and ethical term; use it carefully, as it names a specific and severe crime rather than neglect in general.
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