Hiding
/ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of deliberately concealing oneself or an object to avoid detection, often relevant in criminal law contexts.
The defendant was charged with evading arrest by hiding in a vacant building.
Forms
- hiding (gerund and present participle of hide)
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Commentary
In legal usage, 'hiding' typically concerns the act of avoiding detection or custody and is often tied to offenses like evasion or obstruction. As a gerund/participle form of 'hide,' substantive definitions reside under 'hide.'
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