Escape
A Law Dictionary and Glossary · George C. Kinney · 1893
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
An escape of a person from lawful arrest or imprisonment, whether violent pr secured through collusion; whether negligent, that is, without the knowledge or consent of the ofl Scer, or voluntary, that is, by the officer permitted.
In English law
Escape warrant: a warrant directed to all sherifl Es, etc., throughout England, commanding them to arrest a person escaped from imprisonment on mesne process or on execution.