Bounty-hunter is a term used for someone who is hired to capture a fugitive or bring in a criminal for a reward or bounty. There are several synonyms for bounty-hunter, including bailiff, tracker, manhunter, fugitive recovery agent, skip tracer, and detainer. While these terms all have slightly different connotations, they all refer to someone who is skilled at tracking down and capturing individuals who are wanted by the law. In popular culture, bounty-hunters have been portrayed as rugged individuals who operate on the fringes of society, working outside the law to bring justice to those who might otherwise escape its reach.