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Fugitive

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shortnounHaving a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.
fleetingnounPassing quickly; of short duration.
runawaynounA person or animal that runs away or has run away; a person, animal, or organization that escapes captivity or restrictions.
momentaryLasting for only a moment.
momentaneous(archaic) momentary
fugitive from justicenoun(US, law) A person who is convicted or accused of a crime and who then flees from law enforcement and runs across state lines to evade arrest.

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fugitive from justicenoun(US, law) A person who is convicted or accused of a crime and who then flees from law enforcement and runs across state lines to evade arrest.
runawayHaving run away; escaped; fugitive; fleeting.
shortHaving a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.
fleetingPassing quickly; of short duration.
momentaryLasting for only a moment.
momentaneous(archaic) momentary
abscondingnounAn instance in which someone absconds.
escapedHaving escaped, especially from prison or another place of confinement.
escapeenounSomeone who has become free through escaping imprisonment.
getawayPertaining to an escape, as in a vehicle or plans.
escapeverb(intransitive) To get free; to free oneself.
deserternoun(military) A person who has physically removed him- or herself from the control or direction of a military or naval unit with the intention of permanently leaving
renditionnounAn interpretation or performance of an artwork, especially a musical score or musical work.
runIn a liquid state; melted or molten.
elusiveEvading capture, comprehension or remembrance.
hostileNot friendly; appropriate to an enemy; showing the disposition of an enemy; showing ill will and malevolence or a desire to thwart and injure.
diffusedHaving spread widely.
nascentEmerging; just coming into existence.
diffuseEverywhere or throughout everything; not focused or concentrated.
containernounAn item in which objects, materials or data can be stored or transported.

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