Măl'e-fāc'tor, n.

(Synop., § 130), n. [Lat., It. malfattore, Pr. malfaitor, malfachor, Fr. malfaiteur, O. Sp. malfechor, N. Sp. malhechor. See supra.] One who commits a crime; one guilty of violating the laws in such a manner as to subject him to public prosecution and punishment, particularly to capital punishment; a criminal.

Synonyms—Evil-doer; criminal; culprit; felon; convict.