exsec

/ˈɛksɛk/ or /ˈeksɛk/

Definitions

1. noun

An exsec, also known as an exsecutoire, is an obsolete term used to refer to a person who has been convicted of a crime or has been punished as a result of a judicial decision.

“The exsec was seen walking out of the town’s prison, a somber reminder of the justice system’s power.”

Synonyms

  • convict
  • ex-offender

Antonyms

  • inmate
  • prisoner