circumduct Meaning, Definition & Usage

Cir`cum*duct" transitive verb

Etymology

L. circumductus, p. p. of circumducere to lead around; circum + ducere to lead.

Definitions

1. To lead about; to lead astray. R.
2. (Law) To contravene; to nullify; as, to circumduct acts of judicature. Obs. Ayliffe.