escaped convict

noun

: a convict who has escaped from prison

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The long-in-development fourth entry in the Pitch Black sci-fi franchise has finally arrived, and the return of Diesel as the titular escaped convict antihero will have indie buyers worldwide hoping the new creature feature will deliver, particularly on the lucrative home entertainment market. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019

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“Escaped convict.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/escaped%20convict. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.

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