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/
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
Despite years in prison, his recidivism landed him right back behind bars.
Recidivism feeds on criticism of a broken mechanism
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🎤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.
Breakdown
re- (back) + cid (fall, from Latin cadere) + -iv- (tendency) + -ism (practice/tendency) = recidivism
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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