Scoundrel
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910)
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
An opprobrious title, applicable to a person of bad character. General damages will not lie for calling a man a scoundrel, but special damages may be recovered when there has been an actual loss; 1 Chitty, Pr. 44.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
An approbious epithet, implying rascality, vlllainy or a want of honor or integrity. In slander, this word is not actionable per se. 2 Bouv. Inst. 2250.