An Abduction

1. Leading away; a carrying away. [Early 17th century.][2]
2. (anatomy) The act of abducing or abducting; a drawing apart; the movement which separates a limb or other part from the axis, or middle line, of the body. [Mid 17th century.][2]
3. (logic) A syllogism or form of argument in which the major premise is evident, but the minor is only probable. [Late 17th century.][2]
4. The wrongful, and usually forcible, carrying off of a human being. [Mid 18th century.][2]

In Gregg shorthand (version: Centennial, Series 90, DJS, Simplified, Anniversary, Pre-Anniversary) the word is represented: a - b - d - u - k - sh

(legal, carrying off of human being): appropriation; kidnapping; seizure; withdrawal

(logic): retroduction; abstraction

(physiology): adduction

replacement; restitution; restoration; surrender; reinstatement