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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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
A judge ordered Amarillas to be held in custody pending a trial, stating that he is a flight risk and has the potential to interfere with evidence and witnesses at Camp Pendleton.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026
He remains under police investigation, but last week his lawyers said his passport had been returned by the Metropolitan Police, adding that he did not constitute a flight risk.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
But release on bond was still a real possibility for those who could show that they did not pose a flight risk or danger to the community.
From Slate • Feb. 10, 2026
Mr Yallow," he said, "the prosecution has identified you as a flight risk.
From Little Brother by Doctorow, Cory
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