Word of the Day

Abscond

ab•scond
Pronunciation: \ab-SKOND\
Function: intransitive verb:
Etymology: Abscond comes from Latin abscondere, "to conceal," from ab-, abs-, "away" + condere, "to put, to place."

To depart secretly; to steal away and hide oneself -- used especially of persons who withdraw to avoid arrest or prosecution.

"The criminal is not concerned with influencing or affecting public opinion: he simply wants to abscond with his money or accomplish his mercenary task in the quickest and easiest way possible so that he may reap his reward and enjoy the fruits of his labours."

— Bruce Hoffman, Inside Terrorism

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