flight risk
Americannoun
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the possibility that a person awaiting a criminal hearing or trial will flee instead of staying to attend their trial.
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a person awaiting a criminal hearing or trial who is considered likely to flee instead of staying to attend their trial.
Example Sentences
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Requesting that bail be opposed, the officer said the accused was a "violent offender" with a lengthy list of previous convictions, a flight risk and added that there were issues regarding his probation officer.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
Vela Gonzalez’s request for bond was denied in July and the court deemed him a flight risk.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
His lawyers are now asking for those conditions to be dropped, saying he doesn’t pose a flight risk.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
Analysts see Iraq as a potential flight risk and say OPEC’s unity could face another test when the Iran war ends.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 3, 2026
Mr Yallow," he said, "the prosecution has identified you as a flight risk.
From Little Brother by Cory Doctorow
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