recidivist
IPA: rʌsˈɪdɪvɪst
noun
- One who falls back into prior habits, especially criminal habits.
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Examples of "recidivist" in Sentences
- Despite multiple attempts at rehabilitation, the recidivist offender continued to be in and out of jail
- The judge was concerned about the defendant's status as a recidivist, leading to a harsher sentence
- The recidivist's pattern of criminal behavior was a cause for concern among law enforcement officials
- The recidivist's lawyer argued that their client had shown remorse and was committed to changing their ways
- The recidivist was released on parole, with strict conditions aimed at preventing further criminal activity
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