Absconder
/ˈæbskɒndər/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who deliberately avoids legal process or flees to evade arrest, prosecution, or legal obligation.
The absconder was arrested after months on the run from the law.
Forms
- absconder
- absconders
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Commentary
Commonly used in criminal and civil contexts, identifying an individual who intentionally leaves jurisdiction to avoid legal responsibilities.
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