adjective
- relating to or characterized by recidivism; tending to relapse into criminal behavior
Usage: legal; criminology
Examples
- The study examined recidivistic patterns among juvenile offenders.
- Prison reform advocates argue that current policies encourage recidivistic behavior.
- The judge considered the defendant’s recidivistic history during sentencing.
- Rehabilitation programs aim to reduce recidivistic tendencies.
- The research focused on recidivistic rates in different age groups.
- Mental health treatment can help address recidivistic criminal behavior.