Reoffend
/ˌriːəˈfɛnd/
Definitions
- (v.) To commit an offense again after having been previously convicted or punished.
The defendant was found to reoffend within a year of release.
Forms
- reoffending
- reoffende
- reoffends
- reoffended
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Commentary
Commonly used in criminal law contexts to describe repeated unlawful behavior; precise tracking aids sentencing decisions.
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