Flight risk

noun

Definitions

1.nounThe possibility that a person under the custody of law enforcement will abscond if granted bail.

"The court took flight risk into consideration when deciding bail for Mr Smith."

2.nounA person who is considered likely to abscond.

"The court refused to grant Mr Smith bail as he was considered a flight risk."

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