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defector

defector, a deserter, apostate

dēfector, ōris, m. [deficio, no. I.],
  • one who revolts from another; a revolter, rebel (post-Aug.): parata in defectores ultione, Tac. A. 1, 48; 12, 50 fin.; id. H. 3, 12; Suet. Ner. 43; Just. 16, 1, 13 al.: patris sui defectores, Tac. A. 11, 8.

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