Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-flagrante-delicto
Adverb
/ˌɪn fləˈɡrɑːn.teɪ dɪˈlɪk.toʊ/
Definition
In the act of committing a crime.
Examples
- The thief was apprehended in-flagrante-delicto as he attempted to steal the car.
- The couple was found in-flagrante-delicto in the office after hours.
- Surveillance cameras captured the suspect in-flagrante-delicto during the burglary.
Meaning
This term is used to describe a situation where someone is caught while they are in the process of committing an illegal act.
Synonyms
- Caught in the act
- Red-handed
- In the act
