| 释义 |
cir·cum·duct
\| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷+|dəkt\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Latin circumductus, past participle of circumducere to lead around, from circum- + ducere to lead — more at circum-, tow
1. : to turn about an axis : revolve, rotate; especially : to move (as a leg) so that the distal end describes a circle with the proximal end remaining fixed
2.
a. law : to put a limit or end to
b. civil law : abrogate, annul
< circumduct a law or citation > |