in flagrante delicto

English

/ɪn fləˌɡɹæn.teɪ dɪˈlɪk.təʊ/

adv
Definitions
  • In the act of committing a misdeed.
  • While performing sexual activity.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin in flagrante delicto.

Origin

Latin

in flagrante delicto

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