criminal record

noun

: a known record of having been arrested in the past for committing a crime

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement has angered many Americans by wearing masks while on duty, attacking peaceful protesters and arresting mostly people with no criminal record. Tom Roland, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025 Artal is reportedly from California and has no criminal record, according to the Arizona Daily Star. Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025 Authorities said Rodriguez-Mendoza has a lengthy criminal record, including multiple arrests on charges of drunk driving, drug possession charges, and driving without a license. Emma Bussey , Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025 The boy’s mother had no criminal record and cooperated with authorities since the shooting. Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for criminal record

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“Criminal record.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/criminal%20record. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.

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