flagrante

/flæɡˈrænti/

Definitions

1. adverb

caught in the act of doing something wrong, especially a crime

“The police arrested the suspects flagrante delicto, with the evidence right in front of them.”

2. adjective

caught in the act of doing something wrong, especially a crime

“The flagrante evidence of cheating was found on the student’s phone.”

Synonyms

  • incriminating
  • inculpable

Antonyms

  • exculpatory
  • innocent