Adduce Definition

ə-do͝os, ə-dyo͝os

adduced, adduces, adducing

verb

adduced, adduces, adducing

To cite as an example or means of proof in an argument.

American Heritage

To give as a reason or proof; cite as an example.

Webster's New World

To compile or offer, generally in the context of introducing evidence at trial.

Webster's New World Law

The definition of adduce is to show something as a means of proof.

To submit forensic evidence in court is an example of adduce.

YourDictionary

To bring forward or offer, as an argument, passage, or consideration which bears on a statement or case; to cite; to allege.

Wiktionary

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Origin of Adduce

From Latin adducere, adductum (“to lead or bring to”), from ad- + ducere (“to lead”). See duke, and confer adduct.

From Wiktionary
Latin addūcere to bring to ad- ad- dūcere to lead deuk- in Indo-European roots

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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