/tə kætʃ rɛd ˈhændɪd/ – Phrase
Definition: xch to catch in flagrante
A more thorough explanation: “To catch red-handed” is a legal term that refers to catching someone in the act of committing a crime or wrongdoing, typically with clear and undeniable evidence of their guilt. This term is often used in criminal law to describe situations where a person is caught in the act of committing a crime, making it difficult for them to deny their involvement.
Example: The police caught the thief red-handed as he was attempting to break into the store.
Related words:
- red-handed criminal
- CAUGHT IN FLAGRANTI DELICTO (IN THE ACT)
- FLAGRANTE DELICTO
- (to) catch in flagrante (in the act)
- IN FLAGRANTE DELICTO
- in flagrant delict
- (to) catch in crime
- CATCH
- catch question
- except in case of flagrante delicto, no arrest may be carried out without a mandate of the competent authorities