person of interest

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Someone who police have reason to believe may have a connection to a crime, or to possess important information relating to that crime, but who has not been accused or charged by authorities nor been officially deemed to be a suspect.

Word forms

person of interest persons of interest people of interest
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