circumduct

transitive verb

cir·​cum·​duct

-ed/-ing/-s

1

: to turn about an axis : revolve, rotate

especially : to move (as a leg) so that the distal end describes a circle with the proximal end remaining fixed

2

a

law : to put a limit or end to

b

civil law : abrogate, annul

circumduct a law or citation

Word History

Etymology

Latin circumductus, past participle of circumducere to lead around, from circum- + ducere to lead

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