Category:Recidivism

Re*cid"i*vism, n.

Defn: the state or quality of being recidivous; relapse, specif. (criminology),

Defn: a falling back or relapse into prior criminal habits, esp. After conviction and punishment.

The old english system of recognizances, in which the guilty party Deposits a sum of money, is an excellent guarantee to society against Recidivism. Havelock ellis.