Harboring
/ˈhɑːr·bər·ɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (gerund)) The act of knowingly providing refuge or shelter to a person who is wanted by law enforcement or is unlawfully present.
The defendant was charged with harboring a fugitive from justice.
Forms
- harbor
- harbors
- harbored
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Commentary
Harboring typically involves a knowing element and can implicate criminal liability when the harboring party aids a person evading the law.
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