fugitive from justice

Definition of "fugitive from justice"
  1. A person who is hiding or running away in order to avoid being captured, taken into custody, or punished following the allegations or convictions of a crime
How to use "fugitive from justice" in a sentence
  1. The fugitive from justice was found hiding in a remote cabin.
  2. She has been declared a fugitive from justice after skipping her court date.
  3. The defendant became a fugitive from justice after failing to report to prison.
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