MALEFACTOR


Meaning of MALEFACTOR in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈma-lə-ˌfak-tər ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English malefactour, from Latin malefactor, from malefacere to do evil, from male + facere to do — more at do

Date: 15th century

1. : one who commits an offense against the law ; especially : felon

2. : one who does ill toward another

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.