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recidivism

The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend; a relapse into previous undesirable behavior.

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Example

High recidivism rates suggest that incarceration alone, without rehabilitation programs, fails to deter future criminal behavior.

Synonyms

relapsebackslidingreoffending

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