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Circumduce

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Circumduce is a verb meaning (archaic, law, Scotland, transitive) To declare elapsed, as the time allowed for introducing evidence.

Meaning

(archaic, law, Scotland, transitive) To declare elapsed, as the time allowed for introducing evidence.

Example Sentences

But come, Dominie, I have allowed you a competent space to express your feelings. I must circumduce the term; you must let me proceed in my examination.

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include circumduct, decurtate, count out, compass out, excuss, circumsail.

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What does circumduce mean?

Circumduce means (archaic, law, Scotland, transitive) To declare elapsed, as the time allowed for introducing evidence.

How do you use circumduce in a sentence?

But come, Dominie, I have allowed you a competent space to express your feelings. I must circumduce the term; you must let me proceed in my examination.

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