Unescorted

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not escorted; without an escort. not-comparable

    "All is well until Treorchy, where the platform is swamped by teenagers who have been attending an event. Around four dozen unescorted 12 to 16 year-olds swarm aboard and begin to run riot through the train. Their behaviour is appalling and the presence of CCTV no deterrent."

Example

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"All is well until Treorchy, where the platform is swamped by teenagers who have been attending an event. Around four dozen unescorted 12 to 16 year-olds swarm aboard and begin to run riot through the train. Their behaviour is appalling and the presence of CCTV no deterrent."

Etymology

From un- + escorted.

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