"Fugitive" is a word in LAW AND LEGAL, ENGLISH
one who flees; always nsed ln law with the implication of a flight, evd-sion, or escape from some duty or penalty or from the consequences of a misdeed
Something hard to be caught or detained.
Not fixed; not durable; liable to disappear or fall away;
volatile; uncertain; evanescent; liable to fade; -- applied to material
and immaterial things; as, fugitive colors; a fugitive idea.
One who flees from pursuit, danger, restraint, service,
duty, etc.; a deserter; as, a fugitive from justice.
Fleeing from pursuit, danger, restraint, etc., escaping,
from service, duty etc.; as, a fugitive solder; a fugitive slave; a
fugitive debtor.
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Following some duty overseas, the officers at the Fort were planning a welcome home party and dance for the unit. Being an all male combat force, they decided to request coeds from some of the surrounding colleges to attend. The Captain called Vassar and was assured by the Dean that arrangements could be made to send over a dozen of their most trustworthy students. The Captain hesitated, then said, "Would it also be possible to send a dozen or so of the other kind?"
One who, or that which, flees from danger, duty, restraint, etc.; a fugitive.
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