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   Ab·duc·tion

   /əbˈdəkSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action of taking someone away by force or deception: "they organized the abduction of Mr. Cordes on his way to the airport"
   • ▪ (in legal use) the unlawful removal of a child from its parents or guardians: "the man is also accused of the attempted abduction of another youngster"
   • 2. the movement of a limb or other part away from the midline of the body, or from another part.

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