malefactor

noun mal·e·fac·tor \ˈma-lə-ˌfak-tər\

: someone who is guilty of a crime or offense : a person whose behavior is wrong or evil

Full Definition of MALEFACTOR

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

: one who does ill toward another

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

First Known Use: 15th century

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