Fugitive From Justice (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who is sought by law officers; someone trying to elude justice.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The federal marshals were tasked with apprehending the notorious fugitive from justice who had been evading capture for months.
- After killing a police officer, the suspect became a fugitive from justice and went into hiding in a remote cabin.
- The government issued a warrant for the businessman's arrest, labeling him a fugitive from justice for embezzling millions of dollars.
- The infamous outlaw was considered a fugitive from justice for years before finally being tracked down and brought to trial.
- Interpol was called upon to assist in the manhunt for the fugitive from justice who had fled the country after committing a string of robberies.