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Born-Alive Test: This is a test to see if a baby is born and can live on its own outside of its mother's body. It means that the baby is no longer connected to the mother and can breathe and survive on its own.
Definition: The born-alive test is a legal concept that determines whether an infant is considered a person under the law. There are two parts to the test:
For example, if a baby is born prematurely and cannot survive outside of the mother's womb, they would not pass the born-alive test and would not be considered a person under the law. However, if a baby is born and is able to breathe on their own, they would pass the test and be considered a person under the law.