bounty hunter

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noun

a person who hunts outlaws or wild animals for the bounty offered for capturing or killing them.
a person who seeks a reward for recovering valuable property.
Slang. a salesman or agent who works for a fee or commission.

Origin of bounty hunter

First recorded in 1955–60

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