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The word is made up of two words jointed together, Kid (meaning child) and Nap (meaning to snatch away). The original meaningreferred to the snatching of children to serve as labour in the

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What is another word for kidnapping and forcing someone to do something?

Another word for kidnapping and forcing someone to do something is "abduction."


What is 9 letter word for the act of kidnapping and starts with a?

The word is "abduction."


What is the difference between abduction and kidnapping?

The main difference is that all kidnapping is abduction, but not all abduction is kidnapping. Kidnap is a native English word, a back formation from KID, slang for child, and NAPPER, one who snatches. Abduct is a Latin word meaning "lead away ( as a captive)."


What is a word that means to steal a person by force starting with kid?

Kidnapping


What word means taking a preson against there will thatstarts with k?

Kidnapping?


What are the legal consequences of abducting someone?

Abducting is another word for kidnapping. Kidnapping is a felony offense in every US State and under Federal law.


If a mother asks her parents to come and get her and the children so she can come home is this considered kidnapping in the state of North Carolina?

NO.


How come parents don't get in trouble for kidnapping their own children?

Often they do. A parent can be charged with kidnapping if they take the child without the other parent's knowledge or consent or from a court appointed guardian.


How can you help a kid with a kidnapping problem?

well you cant really help a kid with kidnapping problems apart from look out for them and keep them safe! this is a stupid question to ask i mean really come on its logical thinking!


What is the penalty for kidnapping in Iran?

Kidnapping is punished by death.


Why did Genghis outlaw kidnapping?

someone was kidnapping his victims


What Latin root word is plagiarism derived from?

It derives from Latin plagiarius, a kidnapper.