recidivism — the tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈsɪdɪvɪzəm/
Korean meaning: 재범, 범죄자가 다시 범죄를 저지르는 경향
Korean pronunciation: 리**시**디비즘
Example Sentences
- The judge was concerned about the defendant's high risk of recidivism.
- Tom's recidivism was so predictable that the police had his mugshot ready before he even got out of jail.
- Education and job training programs have proven effective in reducing recidivism among young offenders.
recidivism
NOUN//rɪˈsɪdɪvɪzəm//
the tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend
A repeat offender demonstrates recidivism returning to court in handcuffs
Recidivism feeds on criticism of a broken mechanism
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'recidivus' meaning 'falling back' or 'returning', derived from 're-' (back) and 'cadere' (to fall). The suffix '-ism' denotes a tendency or practice.
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📝Examples
“The judge was concerned about the defendant's high risk of recidivism.”
“Tom's recidivism was so predictable that the police had his mugshot ready before he even got out of jail.”
“Education and job training programs have proven effective in reducing recidivism among young offenders.”
“The country's recidivism rate dropped significantly after implementing restorative justice programs.”
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