☩ SOTERIAN GLOSSARY ☩

Living Language Lexicon of the Soteria Covenant

Recidivism

The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend. Recidivism rates measure the effectiveness of criminal justice systems. Repeat offenders may face enhanced sentencing under habitual offender statutes.

Etymology: Latin: 'recidivus' — falling back · Category: Criminal Law
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