RECIDIVISM


Meaning of RECIDIVISM in English

n.

Pronunciation: ri- ' si-d ə - ˌ vi-z ə m

Function: noun

Date: 1886

: a tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior especially : relapse into criminal behavior

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