Abscond
/æbˈskɒnd/
Definitions
- (v.) To secretly and unlawfully leave a place to avoid arrest, prosecution, or legal obligation.
The defendant absconded before the trial could begin.
Forms
- abscond
- absconding
- absconded
- absconds
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Commentary
Often used in criminal law contexts to describe evasion of law enforcement or failure to appear in court.
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