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recidivate

[ ri-sid-uh-veyt, ree- ]

verb (used without object)

recidivated, recidivating.
  1. to engage in recidivism; relapse.


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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of recidivate1

First recorded in 1520–30; from Medieval Latin 𳦾徱ٳܲ, past participle of 𳦾徱 “to slide back, revert, relapse”; recidivism, -ate 1
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The data is clear that firearms offenders recidivate at higher rates and more quickly than those who committed crimes without guns.

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The authorities have determined he’s unlikely to recidivate.

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“We have known for a long time that placing youth in the adult system actually makes them more likely to recidivate.”

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Women are less likely to recidivate when compared to male offenders, but they are also more likely to be homeless.

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Therefore, in the Thanksgiving spirit, your Impeachment Diarist proposes to grant clemency to the following figures — under the condition that they don’t recidivate.

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