Asportation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Asportation is a noun meaning (law) The illegal movement of goods or carrying away of a person.
Meaning
(law) The illegal movement of goods or carrying away of a person.
Example Sentences
Kidnapping usually includes the seizing, confining, and carrying away (asportation) of another by force, threat, or deception, and without consent.
Word Forms
- asportations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include abduction, smuggling, handling, contrabandism, contraband, usurpation.
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