persons of interest

A form of person of interest — 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of person of interest
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