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recidivism

re·ci·di·vism

UK/rɪˈsɪdɪvɪzm̩/ US/ɹəˈsɪdəvəzm̩/ uncommon

noun

1.

Origin

From French récidivisme, from Latin recidīvus (“returning, recurring”). Compare recidivous, -ism. By surface analysis, recidive + -ism.

Phrases

  • three strikes and you're out
  • three-strikes law
  • zero tolerance

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