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criminal record

[krim-uh-nuhl rek-erd] / ˈkrɪm ə nəl ˈrɛk ərd /
NOUN
rap sheet
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A Times review of reported arrests found that some of those detained had recent arrests, while others appeared to have no criminal record.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026

Why is protecting a digital presence uniquely critical for someone with a criminal record?

From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026

This is happening despite the Supreme Court directing authorities not to take coercive action against those protesters who are facing charges but have no prior criminal record.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

The rules applied to migrants with no criminal record and who had lived in Spain for at least five months before the policy was announced.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

My criminal record automatically disqualifies me from the nominations.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu


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