informant

informant. One who informs against another; esp., one who confidentially supplies information to the police about a crime, sometimes in exchange for a reward or special treatment.

— Also termed informer; feigned accomplice.

citizen-informant. A witness who, without expecting payment and with the public good in mind, comes forward and volunteers information to the police or other authorities.

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译者筠怡，毕业于法国顶尖的高级翻译学院，擅长翻译各种与产品责任与集体侵权诉讼相关的法律文件。