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Personhood

Definition:

Personhood refers to the state or condition of being a person, with legal rights and recognition as an individual.

Senses:

1. The state of being a human being with legal rights and responsibilities.
2. The quality or condition of having individuality and being recognized as a unique person.
3. The philosophical and ethical debate surrounding the beginning and end of human personhood.

Usage:

Sense 1:

Personhood is a fundamental concept in human rights and ethics.

Sample sentence: The court case aimed to determine whether the fetus should be granted personhood under the law.

Sense 2:

She has a strong sense of personhood and refuses to compromise her values.

Sample sentence: The documentary explores the journey of self-discovery and the struggle for personhood in a fast-paced society.

Sense 3:

The issue of personhood at the end stages of life raises controversial ethical questions.

Sample sentence: Philosophers have debated for centuries about the precise moment when personhood begins.

Related Products:

• Books on Human Rights
• Philosophy of Personhood