repeated offense; recidivism
Legal term for committing a crime again after a previous conviction. Often used in contexts like 累犯者 (repeat offender) or 累犯防止 (recidivism prevention).
Penalties for repeat offenders tend to become heavier.
Rehabilitation programs for preventing recidivism are important.
repeat offender; recidivist
Compound of 累 (accumulate, repeated) and 犯 (crime, offense). The term is used in legal contexts to denote repeated criminal behavior.