recidivism
noun/rɪˈsɪdɪvɪzəm/
Frequency rank: #17,324 most common English word
Meaning
The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend after punishment.
Example sentence
The prison program was designed to reduce recidivism among released inmates.
Synonyms & related words
- reoffending
- relapse
- backsliding
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