Reoffende
/ˌriːəˈfɛndə/
Definitions
- (n.) An individual who commits a criminal offense after having been previously convicted of one or more crimes.
The court imposed a harsher sentence on the reoffender due to the repeat nature of the crime.
Forms
- reoffender
- reoffending
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Commentary
The term 'reoffender' is central in criminal law when assessing repeat criminal behavior; precise usage aids in sentencing and rehabilitation contexts.
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