mav·er·ick 
/ˈmævrɪk/ noun
plural mav·er·icks /ˈmævrɪk/ noun [count] : a person who refuses to follow the customs or rules of a group
▪ He's always been a (bit of a) maverick in the world of fashion. ▪ political mavericks [=nonconformists]
▪ He's always been a (bit of a) maverick in the world of fashion. ▪ political mavericks [=nonconformists]
— maverick adjective always used before a noun
▪ a maverick director/musician ▪ maverick lawyers
▪ a maverick director/musician ▪ maverick lawyers
