Part Definitions

  1. Law
  2. Tennessee Code
  3. Juveniles
  4. Miscellaneous Provisions
  5. Parental Consent for Abortions by Minors
  6. Part Definitions

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As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

  1. “Abortion” means the use of any instrument, medicine, drug, or any other substance or device with intent to terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant with intent other than to increase the probability of a live birth, to preserve the life or health of the child after live birth, or to remove a dead fetus;
  2. “Emancipated minor” means any minor who is or has been married or has by court order or otherwise been freed from the care, custody and control of the minor's parents; and
  3. “Minor” means any person under eighteen (18) years of age.


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