Nolo's Plain-English Law Dictionary

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Abduction: Leading someone away by fraudulent persuasion or by force. In some states, the abductor must intend to marry or defile the person, the person abducted must be a child, or the abductor must intend to subject the victim to concubinage or prostitution. Kidnapping is more limited, requiring the use of force or the threat of force.