flight risk
A 'flight risk' refers to someone who is considered likely to flee or escape to avoid legal responsibilities or consequences.
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Definition
C1Legal
(formal, countable)An individual deemed likely to escape from custody or legal proceedings.
Example
- The judge denied bail, citing the defendant as a flight risk.
- Due to his history of fleeing, he was labeled a flight risk.
C1Legal
(formal, uncountable)The likelihood that someone will attempt to escape from legal custody.
Example
- His high flight risk influenced the court's decision to keep him in custody.
- The prosecutor argued that the flight risk was too significant to grant bail.
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