Reoffender
/ˌriːəˈfɛndər/
Definitions
- (n.) An individual who commits a crime after having been convicted of a previous offense.
The court imposed a harsher sentence on the reoffender due to their prior convictions.
Forms
- reoffenders
Related terms
Commentary
The term 'reoffender' is often used in sentencing and risk assessment contexts to identify individuals with prior convictions, which may influence judicial decisions.
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