flight

Defined in 6 dictionaries — U.S. Code, Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

United States Code

49 U.S.C. § 41725 — in this section (2 versions over time)

The term “flight” means, with respect to an aircraft, the period beginning when the aircraft takes off and ending when the aircraft lands.

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

In criminal law. The evading the course of justice by a man's voluntarily withdrawing himself. 4 Bl. Comm. 387. See "Fugitive from Justice."

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

Fleeing to avoid arrest for crime.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

The evading the course of Justice by a man’s voluntarily withdrawing himself. Formerly, if the jury found that the party fled for it, whether he were found guilty or not of the principal charge, he forfeited his goods and chattels. 4 Bla. Com. 387. Evidence of the flight of an accused person has a tendency to establish guilt; Allen V. U. S., 104 U. S. 492, 17 Sup. Ct 154, 41 L. Ed. 528. See l!’’u GmvE from Justice; Extradition.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In criminal law. The act of one under acousation, who evades the law by voluntarily withdrawing himself. It is presumptive evidence of guilt. U. S. v. Candler (D. 0.) 65 Fed. 312.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In criminal law. The act of K one under accusation, who evades the law by voluntarily withdrawing himself. It is presumptive evidence of guilt.