| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷+|dəkt transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin circumductus, past participle of circumducere to lead around, from circum- + ducere to lead — more at circum- , tow
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