Recidivism

Origin

From Latin recidīvus ("returning, recurring") (compare recidivous) + -ism.

Full definition of recidivism

Noun

1. Committing new offenses after being punished for a crime.The increase in criminal activity was attributed to recidivism.
2. (psychology, psychiatry) Chronic repetition of criminal or other antisocial behavior.

Related terms

• recidivate
• recidivist
• recidivistic
• recidivous