An agent responsible for an abortion (the destruction of a fetus); abortifacient.
The act of destroying a fetus in the womb; feticide.
Responsibility for ensuing consequences; risk; danger; peril.
Blame; culpability; fault; wrong-doing; sin; crime.
One's office; duty; charge.
A dire or unfortunate situation.
An instance of danger or peril; a dangerous moment or situation.
To promise (oneself) to someone, or to do something.
Specifically, to pledge (one's troth etc.) as part of a marriage ceremony.