Fugitives

Fugitives are individuals who are fleeing from legal authorities or from a situation of danger. They are typically escaping capture, prosecution, or persecution, often attempting to evade law enforcement. The term often implies a deliberate act of escape and a desire to remain hidden. fugitives can be seeking asylum, avoiding punishment, or simply trying to survive. Their actions are often driven by fear, desperation, or a perceived injustice and it is commonly considered a crime, but sometimes not.

Fugitives meaning with examples

• The escaped convicts, considered dangerous fugitives, triggered a massive manhunt across the state. The police were using all the tools at their disposal and were sure to capture them. They were able to eventually stop them with the use of the tactical team. After the dust had settled they had returned to their cells.
• During wartime, many civilians became fugitives, fleeing their homes to escape the violence and protect their families. They left with nothing but what they could carry. The families were able to escape the war and eventually found a safe place to settle. They rebuilt their lives after the war.
• The whistleblower, fearing retribution for exposing corruption, became a fugitive, living under a false identity to avoid capture. They did so because they were sure that they would be hurt or killed. They hoped the world would learn the truth. However, they were eventually caught by those who they were trying to stop.
• In the wake of the political upheaval, scores of government officials became fugitives, fearing arrest and accusations of treason. They left their luxurious lives behind. Some were eventually caught and tried. Others were never found by the authorities
• The animal rights activists, after freeing several laboratory animals, were now fugitives, pursued by law enforcement for breaking and entering. They were confident that they would be able to avoid getting caught. However, the police were eventually able to apprehend them. After a brief jail sentence they were free.