Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flight-risk
noun
/ˈflaɪt rɪsk/
Definition
A flight-risk refers to an individual who is considered likely to flee or escape, particularly to avoid legal consequences or obligations.
Examples
- After the suspect was arrested, the judge deemed him a flight-risk and denied bail.
- The defendant’s frequent travel and lack of permanent residence made him a flight-risk in the eyes of the court.
Meaning
The term ‘flight-risk’ is often used in legal contexts to describe someone who might try to leave the jurisdiction to avoid prosecution or sentencing.
Synonyms
- fugitive
- escape risk
- evader
