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abscond
Pronunciation: ⁄əbˈskɒnd, ab-⁄
verb
[no object]
·              leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to escape from custody or avoid arrest:the barman absconded with a week’s takings176 detainees absconded
·    (of a person on bail) fail to surrender oneself for custody at the appointed time:charges of absconding while on bail
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