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