Reoffenders
/ˌriːəˈfɛndərz/
Definitions
- (n.) Individuals who commit offenses after having been previously convicted of crimes.
The judge considered the defendant's history as one of several recognized reoffenders when determining the sentence.
Forms
- reoffender
Related terms
Commentary
The term is primarily used in criminal law to denote persons with prior criminal convictions who commit new offenses, underscoring concerns about rehabilitation and sentencing.
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