Meaning of repeat offend | Babel Free

Definitions

To offend again, especially after being punished for a first offence; to reoffend, to recidivate.

Examples

“law enforcement is not a significant way to deter their offending, though it is a significant way to identify⟳ who is offending after they have⟳ repeat-offended.”

“This trip⟳ into the Jail system was not one that was going to be filled with fun and games. He was headed into hard time with no visible release⟳ date⟳. Here this was a repeat⟳ offender headed to face⟳ criminal prosecution. He repeat⟳ offended before the last⟳ criminal offense was settled in the courts. This time the boy was without certain mental faculties.”

“He had no idea why he repeat⟳ offended with Cindy. Yes, he fancied her but no more or less than he fancied a hundred women that he saw⟳ walking down the street in one day.”

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