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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Lawyers for the Tate brothers said they weren’t a flight risk and don’t pose a threat to any potential witnesses or accusers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
In court, the prosecutor told the judge that a jail call revealed she is a flight risk because she talked about going to Israel.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
US magistrate Judge William Fitzpatrick cited Rush's professional career in deciding he was a flight risk.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
Analysts see Iraq, the cartel’s second-largest member, as a potential flight risk.
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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