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recidivism

The correct spelling is recidivism.

How to pronounce recidivism

noun

Say it like: Res-idi-vis-m

The correct spelling is recidivism. Committing new offenses after a crime committed in the past. For example: "alcohol(ic) recidivism"

Usage Examples

alcohol(ic) recidivism

Definition

noun

  1. 1.Committing new offenses after a crime committed in the past.
  2. 2.Chronic repetition of criminal or other antisocial behavior.
  3. 3.(by extension) Returning to a negative behavior after having stopped it for a period of time.

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