If people are described as fugitives from justice, which statement is most likely to be true of them? Base your answer on the meaning of fugitives.

Question

A. They are being held in jail.
B. They have run away to avoid arrest.
C. They have committed a minor crime.
D. They have been found not guilty at trial.

Answer 1

The statement that is most likely to be true of people described as fugitives from justice is:

B. They have run away to avoid arrest.

The term "fugitive" typically refers to someone who is escaping from the law or avoiding being captured due to criminal charges or accusations.