Repeat Offender
/ˈriː.piːt əˈfɛn.dɚ/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who has been convicted of the same or similar crimes on multiple occasions, often subject to enhanced penalties.
The court imposed a harsher sentence on the repeat offender due to prior convictions.
Forms
- repeat offenders
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Commentary
The term emphasizes prior criminal history; in statutes, it often triggers sentencing enhancements or stricter parole terms.
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