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D&X
 n.— «Even a ban on partial-birth abortion (known as D&X in medical parlance)—which describes a fraction of all abortions—has been exceedingly difficult to uphold in states.» —“Did Alito get off easy on abortion in confirmation hearings?” by Greg Piper The Moderate Voice Jan. 26, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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