"TRAP law" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: TRAP laws [plural]
Etymology: An acronym for "Targeted Regulation of Abortion Providers". Head templates: {{en-noun}} TRAP law (plural TRAP laws)
  1. A type of legislation specifically designed to restrict abortion providers.
    Sense id: en-TRAP_law-en-noun-cuU4GYup Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry

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