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sur⋅ro⋅ga⋅cy

[sur-uh-guh-see, suhr‑]
–noun
the state of being a surrogate or surrogate mother.

Origin:
1810–20
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sur·ro·ga·cy   (sûr'ə-gə-sē, sŭr'-)   
n.   pl. sur·ro·ga·cies
  1. The condition of being a surrogate, especially a surrogate mother.

  2. Law The office of a surrogate.

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Legal Dictionary

Main Entry: sur·ro·ga·cy
Pronunciation: 's&r-&-g&-sE
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -cies
: the office of a surrogate
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: sur·ro·ga·cy
Pronunciation: 's&r-&-g&-sE, 's&-r&-
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -cies
: the practice of serving as a surrogate mother
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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