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recidivous (adjective), more recidivous, most recidivous
1. A reference to a repetition of antisocial behavior; especially, criminal behavior: The legal authorities in Sara's community are striving to have a new program that will decrease recidivous rates.
2. Etymology: from Latin re-, "back" + cadere, "to fall."
A reference to falling back into prior criminal habits.
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Pertaining to returning to previous behavior.
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