《蘭登書屋袖珍英漢法律詞典》

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蘭登書屋袖珍英漢法律詞典 文章節選

A ab initio, Latin. from the beginning；see, for example, wid ab initio(見VOID).從一開始 abandon, v.1.to give up a right, claim, or interest without specifically transferring it to someone else. 放棄 2.to desert a child or spouse. 遺棄 另見DESERTION―abandonment,n. abate, v.1.to reduce or eliminate 減，降：to diminish or be extinguished 撤銷，廢除：The action abated because the plaintiff failed to serve the defendant with a summons.―abatable, adj.―Abatement, n. abduction, n.1.KIDNAPPING, especially of a child, ward, or spouse.綁架 2. the tort of luring away, carrying off, or concealing anothers spouse or child. When no force is involved, also called enticement. The tort has its origins in a mans ownership of his wife and children and his right to compensation for being deprived of their services. The modern scope of the tort varies from state to state.誘拐