CIRCUMDUCT


Meaning of CIRCUMDUCT in English

| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷+|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

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