Abscond
Black's Law Dictionary · Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Black's Law Dictionary
To go in a clandestine manner out of the jurisdiction of the courts or to lie concealed, in order to avoid their process. To hide, conceal or absent oneself clandestinely, with the intent to avoid legal process.
Smith v. Johnson, 48 Neb. 754, 62 N. W. 217; Hoggett v. Emerson, 8 Kan. 262; Ware v. Todd, 1 Ala. 200; Kingsland v. Worsham, 15 Mo. 657.