Inform

in-iSrm'', v. t. [-formed (-formd'), -forming.] To give form, shape, or vital or organizing power to; to animate; to make known to, advise, instruct, tell; to communicate a knowledge of facts to, by way of accusation. — v.i. To give information. — Inform*' ant, n. One who informs or gives intelligence. — Information, n. Act of informing, or communicating knowledge; news or advice communicated by word or writing; intelligence; knowledge derived from reading, observation, or instruction. {Lav:.) A prosecution for some offense against the government. — Inform'er, n. One who informs or gives intelligence. (Law.) One who informs against another for the violation of some law. One who makes a busine of informing against others, — esp. who, for selfish ends, volunteers accusations, to have others punished.