Abscondment (Noun)
Meaning
The act of running away secretly (as to avoid arrest).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The suspect's abscondment from the scene of the crime led investigators on a lengthy manhunt.
- Following his abscondment, authorities issued a warrant for the fugitive's arrest and extradition.
- Her abscondment was hindered by a thorough description provided by eyewitnesses, ultimately leading to her capture.
- A history of abscondment from correctional facilities earned the inmate a high-risk classification.
- His unexpected abscondment left friends and family stunned and concerned for his well-being.