recidivism /re·cid·i·vism/ (re-sid´ĭ-vizm) a tendency to relapse, particularly a return to criminal behavior.
recidivism (recid)
recidivism (r
sid´viz´m),
re·cid·i·vism (r -sd  -vz m)n. 1. A tendency to lapse into a previous pattern of behavior, especially a pattern of criminal habits. 2. The relapse of a disease or symptom. Also called recidivation. |
recidivism (recid)
[risid′iviz′əm]
Etymology: L, recidivus, falling back
a tendency by an ill person to relapse or return to a hospital.
recidivism (r
sid´viz´m),n 1. the tendency for an ill person to relapse or return to the hospital.
n 2. the return to a life of crime after a conviction and sentence.
n 2. the return to a life of crime after a conviction and sentence.
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