Definitions for: Informer

[n] one who reveals confidential information in return for money

Webster (1913) Definition: In*form"er, n. [From Inform, v.]
1. One who informs, animates, or inspires. [Obs.] --Thomson.

Nature, informer of the poet's art. --Pope.

2. One who informs, or imparts knowledge or news.

3. (Law) One who informs a magistrate of violations of law;
one who informs against another for violation of some law
or penal statute.

Common informer (Law), one who habitually gives information
of the violation of penal statutes, with a view to a
prosecution therefor. --Bouvier. Wharton.

Synonyms: betrayer, blabber, rat, squealer

See Also: canary, copper's nark, fink, informant, nark, sneak, sneaker, snitch, snitcher, source, stoolie, stoolpigeon, supergrass

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