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What does abduct mean?

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  1. (transitive) To take away by force; to carry away (a human being) wrongfully and usually with violence or deception; to kidnap. [Early 17th century.]
  2. (physiology) To draw away, as a limb or other part, from its ordinary position; to move similar parts apart. [Early 17th century.]
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Even if it was a mistake to abduct her children following the trial, the children should not be punished for her mistake.
Police today issued a photofit of a man they believe tried to abduct a five-month-old baby from its mother's car.
During one such break-in, they find themselves forced to abduct him and take him into the mountains.
A new law took effect last year that makes it illegal to abduct young girls and force them into marriage.
It has been alleged that the person who attempted to abduct the girl was a serving member of the force.
A failed attempt to abduct a legislator's son came to light yesterday, sending shock waves though the legislature's staff.

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