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absconding

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﹒The act of leaving hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection or arrest for an unlawful action such as theft.

﹒Departing in a clandestine manner to escape from custody or legal obligations.

Examples

﹒The suspect was apprehended while absconding with the stolen jewelry.

﹒The manager was fired for absconding with company funds to a foreign country.

﹒Police are currently searching for the prisoner who was caught absconding from the facility last night.

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