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RECIDIVISM

\ɹɪsˈɪdɪvˌɪzəm], \ɹɪsˈɪdɪvˌɪzəm], \ɹ_ɪ_s_ˈɪ_d_ɪ_v_ˌɪ_z_ə_m]\

Definitions of RECIDIVISM

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

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a falling back or relapse into prior criminal habits, esp. after conviction and punishment.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

a falling back or relapse into prior criminal habits, esp. after conviction and punishment.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

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