Sheltering
/ˈʃɛltərɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) The act of providing refuge, protection, or concealment, particularly in legal contexts involving aiding a person to avoid detection or legal process.
The defendant was charged with sheltering a fugitive from justice.
Forms
- shelter
- sheltered
- shelters
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Commentary
In legal usage, 'sheltering' often implicates intent to protect someone from law enforcement, distinct from general provision of shelter.
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