Phrase guide
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noun
An individual or entity with a prior criminal conviction, or who has been sanctioned by the court or regulator.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
Topics: law
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noun
A person with malicious intent.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
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noun
An ill-intentioned, mean, badly behaved or ill-tempered person.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
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noun
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bad, actor.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
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