Florida legal term
Zygote in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Zygote” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Florida criminal code.
What does “Zygote” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Zygote” means a fertilized ovum. (Fla. Stat. § 784.086)
Statutes defining or using this term
Related terms in the same statutes
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