child abduction//child kidnapping

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Angliholic

#513468 Wed, 14 May 08 09:59 AM

For parents, the key to avoiding child abduction is to keep a close eye on your children.

... (child) kidnapping ...

Hi,

Is "child abduction" in the above interchangeable with "child kidnapping" or "kidnapping?" Thanks.

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Mister Micawber

#513588 Wed, 14 May 08 02:11 PM

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For strict grammarians, abduction is stealing a person; kidnapping is stealing a person for gain. They are often used synonymously.

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