To offer as evidence; to offer something as proof.[From Latin adducere (to bring forward), from ad- (towards) + ducere (to lead), Ultimately from Indo-European root deuk- (to lead) that led to other words such as duke, conduct, educate, duct, wanton, and tug.]
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"Before passing judgement, Phumaphi told the accused that evidence adduced in court linked him to the murders."
Mogomotsi Moloi; Man Convicted For Double Murder; Mmegi (Gaborone, Botswana); Apr 19, 2005.
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