Looking for the meaning of the word RECIDIVISM in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of RECIDIVISM with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Recidivism
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
rɪˈsɪdɪvɪz(ə)m
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend
Short Definition:tendency of convicted criminal to reoffend
Examples:- the prison has succeeded in reducing recidivism
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