re·cid·i·vate
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recidivated; recidivating; recidivates
Definition of recidivate
: to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior and especially delinquency or criminal activity : to exhibit recidivism
There are three things that exponentially decrease the likelihood that an offender will recidivate. Offenders who obtain a diploma or GED certificate, obtain a job skill and maintain gainful employment are far more likely to break out of this dreaded cycle.— Christopher Bowman
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“Recidivate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recidivate. Accessed 7 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of recidivate was in 1528
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