bounty hunter

• Pessoa que persegue e captura fugitivos ou criminosos em troca de uma recompensa em dinheiro, muitas vezes atuando de forma independente das autoridades policiais. No Brasil, o termo também pode se referir a caçadores de recompensas que atuam de forma legal ou ilegal.

A person who pursues and captures fugitives or criminals for a monetary reward or bounty, often operating independently of law enforcement.

1. Professional fugitive catcherB2formalamerican

   A person who captures fugitives or criminals for a monetary reward, often working independently.

   Caçador de recompensas

   • The bounty hunter tracked the escaped convict across three states.
   • In the Old West, bounty hunters were a common sight.
   • The bounty hunter presented the fugitive to the sheriff to claim the reward.

2. Fictional character archetypeB1informal

   A character in movies, books, or games who pursues targets for money, often portrayed as a rugged individualist.

   Caçador de recompensas

   • Boba Fett is a famous bounty hunter from Star Wars.
   • The movie follows a bounty hunter on a dangerous mission.
   • Many video games feature bounty hunters as playable characters.