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abduction

One entry found.

Main Entry: ab·duc·tion

Pronunciation: \ab-ˈdək-shən, əb-\

Function: noun

Date: 1666

1 : the action of abducting : the condition of being abducted
2 : the unlawful carrying away of a woman for marriage or intercourse

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