recidivism
Pronunciation
/ɹəˈsɪdɪˌvɪzəm/

Definition & Meaning of "recidivism"in English

Recidivism
01

the tendency of a person who has been convicted of a criminal offense to reoffend, leading to their re-arrest, reconviction, or return to criminal behavior

Grammatical Information
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Composition
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Uncountable
Examples
The high rate of recidivism among certain offenders prompted a reevaluation of rehabilitation strategies.
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