ADDUCE - To bring something forward (as proof/evidence/a point) in argument/discussion

Word meaning -
To bring something forward (as proof/evidence/a point) in argument/discussion
Cite something as pertinent or conclusive

Usage example -

• Court would be willing to permit the respondent to adduce any further evidence.
• The facts they adduce are untrue.
• No conclusive proof could be adduced.

Etymology -
ad- + ducere
Prefix Ad- means toward (Latin)
Latin root ducere (to lead) from which words Deduce and Reduce are also derived.
Adduce - to bring towards front (A leader is always in front)
Deduce - to conclude - to lead from
Reduce - to lead back to smaller extent

Additional Note -
Duce is Italian word for leader. Mussolini (Italian Fascist leader) adopted the name Duce (II Duce), as his de facto title in an attempt to elevate himself to a position as the nation's unquestioned supreme leader. The term II Duce is used only in reference to Mussolini.



II Duce (Benito Mussolini of Italy) and Führer (Adolf Hitler of Germany)
Meaning of both the words Duce and Führer is leader


Mnemonic -
Adduce all evidences in abduction case.



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In medical world words adduct and abduct are used in specific sense -





Adduct - To draw inward toward the median axis of the body or toward an adjacent part or limb.
Abduct - to move or draw away from the median axis of the body or away from an adjacent part or limb.

Prefixes -
Ad- toward
Ab- away from

Abduction (close relative of word abduct) = kidnap.
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