Definition of Personhood

the state of being a human being

Examples of Personhood in a sentence

Personhood rights were fought during slavery because each slave wanted to be regarded as a human being.  🔊

Since everyone has personhood rights, it is believed that abortion is illegal because the fetus is a live individual.  🔊

Due to the personhood theory, everyone should be treated equally because they are a being from God.  🔊

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