Meaning of fair cop | Babel Free

Definitions

A justifiable or reasonable capture or apprehension; also, broadly, a just or inescapable accusation.

Examples

“Several other witnesses gave corroborative evidence, and a constable who helped to arrest the prisoners stated that one of them, on being taken into custody, said: “Ah, well, this is a fair cop.””

“‘A fair cop,’ murmured Ladd feebly. ‘I give⟳ in, mister; it’s a fair cop.’”

“hector. No, by thunder! It was not a fair cop. We were four to one.”

“Inspector: I shall have⟳ to ask⟳ you to accompany⟳ me to the station. Mr. Hilton: It’s a fair cop.”

“Okay, it’s a fair cop. Claire’s not a Bible scholar, and neither am I. It wasn’t Gideon, it was Jephthah (Judges 12).”

“The chap opposite seems to be trying to pull⟳ a fast one, and having seen the guard is trying to buy⟳ a ticket online... but doesn't succeed⟳. The guard helpfully sells him one, but not quite at the price of one purchased in advance. In fairness he doesn't kick⟳ off, nor does the guard treat⟳ him like⟳ some common criminal. It's a fair cop - or should that be a fare cop?”

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