Bandit (noun)

1. A robber or thief who operates outside the law, often on the open road.
2. A person who engages in banditry, or the practice of robbery and theft.
3. A criminal who is considered to be outside the bounds of society.

Origin:

From the italian bandito, from bandire ("to ban"), from the old high german bannan ("to command, proclaim"). the term was originally used to refer to an outlaw who was declared an outlaw by a formal proclamation. first recorded in english in the 16th century.

Examples:

1. The stagecoach was held up by bandits who demanded all the passengers' valuables.
2. The bandit was caught and sentenced to life in prison.
3. The old west was filled with tales of legendary bandits like Jesse James and Billy the Kid.
4. The villagers lived in fear of the bandit who terrorized the area and robbed the local merchants.
5. The bandit was known for his cunning and his quick draw, which made him one of the most feared criminals in the territory.