- the act of removing someone else’s property in committing the crime of larceny or theft, or of moving a person against their will as an element in some other crime against them: The court ruled that evidence was sufficient to prove both asportation and the intent to permanently deprive the owner of his property.
- surgical removal, as of a tumor: Complete asportation of the tumor was confirmed by the postoperative MRI.
- any act of carrying away or removing: Without proper equipment, asportation of the ore from the mine would be impossible.
