Definitions

1. noun

the act of terminating a pregnancy, especially in the first few months, either by natural means or by induced medical or surgical means

“The debate on abortion has been a contentious issue in politics for decades.”

2. noun

the state of being prematurely ended or cancelled, especially in a project or plan

“The company’s new product launch was a victim of abortion, due to unforeseen financial constraints.”

3. verb

to terminate or cancel something, especially a project or plan

“The investors decided to abort the project due to a lack of funding.”