2007-01-27 06:06:14 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Kidnapping is carried out with intent of extorting a ransom fr the return of the person, while abduction can be for any reason, not necessarily money.
2007-01-27 06:13:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kidnapping is a legal term and describes the offense. Abduction is a term used on the news. Used interchangably often enough for everyone to be confused about true meaning.
"Broadcast English" is a wonderful thing. It can mean whatever you want it to mean.
2007-01-27 06:16:24 · answer #2 · answered by John H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know if i am right,but i think kidnapping is when someone is taken by someone they know and abduction is when someone is taken by a total stranger.
2007-01-27 06:13:04 · answer #3 · answered by honestanswer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A kidnapper asks for ransom in return for the release of the victim. An abductor does not.
2007-01-27 07:00:48 · answer #4 · answered by lesroys 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one has a ransom connected to it
2007-01-27 06:16:53 · answer #5 · answered by davidc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a lot more points in scrabble
2007-01-27 06:14:29 · answer #6 · answered by elite 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.dictionary.com
2007-01-27 06:11:30 · answer #7 · answered by Corey 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋