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UK//ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪv frəm ˈdʒʌstɪs//US//ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪv frəm ˈdʒʌstɪs//

Meaning of Fugitive from justice

A person who escapes from legal custody or is avoiding arrest after committing a crime.

In simple words: A person running away from the law after committing a crime.

Fugitive from justice in a sentence

  • The police are searching for a fugitive from justice who fled the scene of the crime.
  • She worked tirelessly to track down the fugitive from justice who had been evading capture for years.
  • The fugitive from justice was finally apprehended in a small town after a long manhunt.
  • He was declared a fugitive from justice after missing his court date.
  • A fugitive from justice often changes their appearance to avoid being recognized.

How to use Fugitive from justice

Use in legal contexts or discussions about crime. Not appropriate for casual conversation or light topics.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of 'fugitives' escaping from a courtroom after a trial.

Related words

Collocations with Fugitive from justice

  • capture a fugitive from justice
  • search for a fugitive from justice
  • declare a fugitive from justice
  • apprehend a fugitive from justice
  • report a fugitive from justice

Synonyms for Fugitive from justice

  • wanted person
  • fugitive
  • criminal on the run
  • escapee
  • absconder

Common mistakes with Fugitive from justice

  • Confused with 'fugitive' without the extended phrase.
  • Misused in contexts unrelated to crime or law.
  • Not recognizing it as a formal phrase.

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Frequently asked questions about Fugitive from justice

What does Fugitive from justice mean?

A person running away from the law after committing a crime.

What is the definition of Fugitive from justice?

A person who escapes from legal custody or is avoiding arrest after committing a crime.

How do you use Fugitive from justice in a sentence?

The police are searching for a fugitive from justice who fled the scene of the crime.

Can you give another example of Fugitive from justice?

She worked tirelessly to track down the fugitive from justice who had been evading capture for years.

What are synonyms for Fugitive from justice?

Common alternatives include wanted person, fugitive, criminal on the run, escapee, absconder.

What words go with Fugitive from justice?

It commonly pairs with capture a fugitive from justice, search for a fugitive from justice, declare a fugitive from justice, apprehend a fugitive from justice, report a fugitive from justice.

What are common mistakes when using Fugitive from justice?

Confused with 'fugitive' without the extended phrase. Misused in contexts unrelated to crime or law. Not recognizing it as a formal phrase.

How do you pronounce Fugitive from justice?

US: //ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪv frəm ˈdʒʌstɪs//, UK: //ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪv frəm ˈdʒʌstɪs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Fugitive from justice formal or informal?

"Fugitive from justice" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Fugitive from justice?

Use in legal contexts or discussions about crime. Not appropriate for casual conversation or light topics.