persistent offender

Frequency: 7.09.8 per million words

Someone who continues to commit crimes after being caught and punished.

offenderADJECTIVE + offender

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persistent

Examples (10)

  • The judge gave a harsh sentence to the persistent offender.
  • He was known as a persistent offender within the criminal justice system.
  • Society struggles with how to rehabilitate a persistent offender.
  • Despite several warnings, he remained a persistent offender.
  • The police have a special unit to deal with persistent offenders.
  • Being labeled a persistent offender carries significant legal consequences.
  • A persistent offender often faces stricter penalties.
  • Her latest crime marked her as a persistent offender.
  • The article discussed the challenges of deterring a persistent offender.
  • Identifying persistent offenders is crucial for crime prevention strategies.