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 Definitions of abscond  [æbˈskɒnd]  

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Definition of 'abscond' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (v.i.) abscond
to depart in a sudden and secret manner, esp. to avoid legal prosecution.

Etymology:  (1605–15; < L abscondere to hide or stow away =abs-abs - +condere to stow)

Definition of 'abscond' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (verb) abscond, bolt, absquatulate, decamp, run off, go off, make off
run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along
"The thief made off with our silver"; "the accountant absconded with the cash from the safe"


Definition of 'abscond' Webster Dictionary 

1. (verb) abscond
to hide, withdraw, or be concealed

2. (verb) abscond
to depart clandestinely; to steal off and secrete one's self; -- used especially of persons who withdraw to avoid a legal process; as, an absconding debtor

3. (verb) abscond
to hide; to conceal



'abscond' - Nearby Entries  

abscissa  abscission  abscond  absconder  abscondment  abseil  abseiler  



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