Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flight-risk
noun
/flaɪt rɪsk/
Definition
A person who is considered likely to flee to avoid prosecution or legal consequences.
Examples
- After his arrest, the judge deemed him a flight-risk and ordered that he be held without bail.
- Many high-profile cases involve defendants who are labeled as flight-risk due to their wealth and resources.
Meaning
The term flight-risk refers to an individual who may escape or evade law enforcement or the judicial process due to potential charges against them.
Synonyms
- fugitive
- evader
- runaway
- absconder
