The Ultimate Abduction - American History Information Guide and Reference

In logic, abduction is a method of reasoning; see abductive reasoning.
In anatomy and physiology, abduction is the moving of limbs away from the midline of the body; see anatomical terms of location.
In criminal law, abduction is similar to kidnapping but sometimes specially used in relation to a woman or child.
In modern usage, abduction of a child is often called child stealing.
For kidnapping by space aliens, see Abduction Phenomenon.

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