Definition of "maverick" []

• An unbranded range animal, especially a calf that has become separated from its mother, traditionally considered the property of the first person who brands it. (noun)
• One that refuses to abide by the dictates of or resists adherence to a group; a dissenter. (noun)
• Being independent in thought and action or exhibiting such independence: maverick politicians; a maverick decision. (adjective)

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• "If you understand that the word maverick is code for undisciplined."
• "As opposed to using the term maverick, how about a list of how mavericky he has been."
• "Or when McCain tries to reintroduce the term maverick into the campaign, Obama makes fun of it and shows the opposite of what maverick means."