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abduction

[ab-duhk-shuhn] / æbˈdʌk ʃən /
NOUN
taking away by force
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Some are hopeful that the changes will help prevent cases of parental abduction, which have come into the spotlight in recent years - especially after allegations made by foreigners with Japanese ex-spouses.

From BBC

Dylan Johnson, assistant secretary of state for global public affairs, confirmed the abduction of an American journalist, without naming Kittleson.

From BBC

The abductions started a little over a decade ago.

From Los Angeles Times

NBC is also airing a special “Dateline” episode on the abduction on Friday.

From Los Angeles Times

Guthrie’s interview comes nearly two months since Nancy’s Guthrie’s abduction.

From Los Angeles Times