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CEPIT ET ABDUXIT

\sˈɛpɪt ˈɛt ˈabdəksˌɪt], \sˈɛpɪt ˈɛt ˈabdəksˌɪt], \s_ˈɛ_p_ɪ_t ˈɛ_t ˈa_b_d_ə_k_s_ˌɪ_t]\

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1856 - A Law Dictionary

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He took and led away. These words are applied to cases of trespass or larceny, where the defendant took a living chattel, and led it away. It is used in contradistinction to took and carried away, cepit et asportavit. (q. v.)

1856 - A Law Dictionary
By John Bouvier

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