Escapee
/ɪˈskeɪpi/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who has unlawfully fled from custody or confinement.
The escapee was captured shortly after crossing the state border.
Forms
- escapee
- escapees
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Commentary
The term specifically applies to individuals who have broken legal custody, distinct from those merely absent without leave.
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