Definition of "recidivism" in Englisch

noun

1. Committing new offenses after a crime committed in the past.

   • The increase in criminal activity was attributed to recidivism.

2. (psychology, psychiatry) Chronic repetition of criminal or other antisocial behavior.

3. (by extension) Returning to a negative behavior after having stopped it for a period of time.

   • alcohol(ic) recidivism