Recidivism Definition & Meaning

recidivism
noun
  1. habitual relapse into crime

"Recidivism" in song lyrics

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  • "definition of recidivism"
    AOL — AOL
  • "the key to stopping recidivism"
    AOL — AOL
  • "prison recidivism"
    AOL — AOL

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