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Recidivous

Definition/Description:

Recidivous is an adjective that describes a person who is prone to relapse or repeating a particular behavior, especially a criminal offense, after punishment or rehabilitation.

Senses/Usages:

Sense 1:

In the legal context, recidivous refers to an individual who is repeatedly involved in criminal activities and has a pattern of relapsing into criminal behavior.

"The judge handed down a harsher sentence to the recidivous offender."

Sense 2:

Colloquially, recidivous can describe anyone who repeatedly engages in a negative behavior or habit without being able to break the pattern.

"She is a recidivous smoker, constantly trying to quit but can't seem to stay away from cigarettes."

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