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neonaticide

/ˌniːɒnəˈsaɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does neonaticide mean?

noun

The act of killing a newborn baby, typically within the first 24 hours of birth. Neonaticide is often considered a form of infanticide.

Example

"The police investigation into the neonaticide case was highly publicized due to its shocking nature."

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