abscondee

[ab-skon-dee, ab-]

noun

1. a person who absconds; absconder.

Word History and Origins

Origin of abscondee¹

abscond + -ee

Example Sentences

“The only way to end their destiny of being an abscondee who will be pursued for life is to surrender,” he said on Tuesday.

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“The only way to end their destiny of being an abscondee who will be pursued for life is to surrender,” he said.

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When To Use

What does abscondee mean?

An abscondee is a person who absconds—leaves secretly and suddenly, especially to avoid being caught, punished, or put on trial. The word abconder means the same thing.The word typically implies that the person has left because they have done something wrong and want to avoid any consequences. Abscondees are often criminals who abscond to get away with their crimes. A more informal term for abscond is make one’s getaway.In a legal context, abscondee can be used to refer to a person who has left to avoid prosecution or legal proceedings that have already begun, or to someone who has violated their parole.Abscondee is sometimes used to liken someone to a criminal, perhaps in a humorous way, as in The furry little abscondee just ran off with my cheeseburger.Example: The abscondees left with the loot before the authorities arrived at the scene.