Vagabond
/ˈvæɡəˌbɒnd/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who wanders from place to place without a permanent home or employment, often considered a vagrant under law.
The city enacted ordinances to regulate the activities of vagabonds to prevent loitering.
Forms
- vagabonds
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'vagabond' is often synonymous with 'vagrant' and may invoke statutes regulating homelessness or wandering without lawful purpose.
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