surrogacy meaning and definition

SURROGACY noun

Definition of surrogacy

1. the action of a woman having a baby for another woman who is unable to do so herself
   • "Surrogacy is an arrangement by which a woman gives birth to a baby on behalf of someone who is physically unable to have babies themselves, and then gives the baby to that person."
   • "In this country, it is illegal to pay for surrogacy."