concealment of pregnancy

concealment of pregnancy
in the criminal law of Scotland, the statutory crime of not calling for help during the period leading up to and including childbirth if the child is later missing or dead. Nondisclosure is sufficient.

Collins dictionary of law. . 2001.

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