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recidivism

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noun
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As a noun, recidivism means committing new offenses after a crime committed in the past.

Meanings of recidivism

4 meanings

noun

  1. Committing new offenses after a crime committed in the past.

    “The increase in criminal activity was attributed to recidivism.”

  2. psychologypsychiatryChronic repetition of criminal or other antisocial behavior.

  3. Returning to a negative behavior after having stopped it for a period of time.

    “alcohol(ic) recidivism”

  4. Habitual relapse into crime

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