criminal record

noun

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

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He is registered as an unaffiliated voter and does not appear to have a prior criminal record. Arkansas Online, 13 Sep. 2025 The 34-year-old suspect has a criminal record including larceny and breaking and entering charges. Tierra Cunningham, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025 Robinson is registered as an unaffiliated voter and does not appear to have a prior criminal record. Eric Tucker, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025 Neither has a criminal record, and both have expressed fear of returning to their countries, according to the lawsuit. Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 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 16 Sep. 2025.

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