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ri-SID-iv-ist/rɪˈsɪdɪvɪst/

A recidivist is someone who keeps committing offences after being punished: a recidivist rounding, a recidivist cut. Repeat (already in the dictionary) is everyday; “house style” is still a methods fail.

Meaning

A person who keeps committing crimes after being punished (from repeat, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “A recidivist rounding of the n is still a methods fail, not “house style”.”
• “Repeat is already in this course. Reoffender is the close twin. House style is a slogan. A codebook line is methods. Write the raw number; then keep the style if the rule still allows it.”

Good to know

A repeat offender. Everyday: repeat (already in the dictionary). House style ≠ a true n.

Near in meaning

reoffender, repeat offender, habitual offender

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