recidivation

NOUN

lapse

Synonyms

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backslide backsliding decadence declension decline degeneration descent deterioration devolution drop fall recession recidivism regression relapse retrogradation retrogression

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And it marked the end of Warrington's recidivation.

From Parrot & Co. by MacGrath, Harold

Under this system, the offender is sentenced to an adequate penalty, which, however, is only inflicted in the case of recidivation.

From Criminal Man According to the Classification of Cesare Lombroso by Lombroso, Gina

recidivation

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