👉 In a legal context, a "delator" is someone who provides evidence or testimony in a criminal case. Delators are typically individuals involved in a criminal investigation or trial and have an opportunity to provide information that may lead to the conviction of another person. Delators can be divided into two categories: direct witnesses and perjured witnesses. Direct witnesses, such as police officers, prosecutors, or members of the public, are directly involved in the investigation or prosecution process and have firsthand knowledge of events that