1) the testing of a person's conduct, abilities, qualities etc before he or she is finally accepted for a job etc; a system by which an offender is allowed to go unpunished for a first offence if he or she does not break the law again (probation)
a leading character who does not have the traditional characteristics of a hero such as courage and dignity
evil person
a person who has done wrong
person responsible for wrongdoing
a person against whom a legal action is brought
accused
a person guilty of a serious crime
criminal
(especially in stories and plays) a wicked person
evil person
a person who does something bad or illegal
lawbreaker
