definition of
maverick

[1] #1 maverick n. [rebel] someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action. wn

[2] #2 maverick s. [irregular, unorthodox] independent in behavior or thought; "she led a somewhat irregular private life"; "maverick politicians". wn

[3] #3 maverick n. an unbranded range animal (especially a stray calf); belongs to the first person who puts a brand on it. wn