Absconder: meaning, definitions and examples
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absconder
[ ษbหskษndษr ]
criminal
A person who has escaped or is on the run, especially from the authorities.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was labeled as an absconder after fleeing from the police.
- The absconder managed to evade capture for months.
- The authorities are on the lookout for the absconder.
- The absconder's whereabouts remain unknown.
- The absconder is considered dangerous.
legal
A person who has failed to appear in court or fulfill a legal obligation.
Synonyms
defaulter, delinquent, non-attender
Examples of usage
- The judge issued a warrant for the arrest of the absconder.
- The absconder could face serious consequences for skipping court.
- The absconder's bail was revoked due to non-compliance.
- The absconder's lawyer advised them to surrender.
- The absconder's actions have legal repercussions.
Translations
Translations of the word "absconder" in other languages:
๐ต๐น fugitivo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเคเฅเคกเคผเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Flรผchtiger
๐ฎ๐ฉ buronan
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะบะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ uciekinier
๐ฏ๐ต ้ไบก่ (ใจใใผใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท fugitif
๐ช๐ธ fugitivo
๐น๐ท firari
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ง์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุฑุจ
๐จ๐ฟ uprchlรญk
๐ธ๐ฐ uteฤenec
๐จ๐ณ ้็ฏ (tรกofร n)
๐ธ๐ฎ pobegli
๐ฎ๐ธ flรณttamaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัาัะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแขแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qaรงaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ fugitivo
Etymology
The word 'absconder' originated in the early 19th century from the Latin word 'abscondere', which means 'to hide'. It was first used in the context of criminals or individuals fleeing from authorities. Over time, the term has been commonly used in legal and criminal justice settings to refer to individuals who are evading capture or legal responsibilities. The concept of absconding has been a recurring theme in literature and media, portraying the mysterious and elusive nature of absconders.
See also: abscond, absconding.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #40,665, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.