Definition of "recidivists" [recidivists]

• Plural form of recidivist. (noun)

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• ""This was almost as if they were acting in a planned economy," he said, warning that the commission would have "no sympathy for cartelists" and that "recidivists" would face more fines."
• "A state can choose to punish recidivists more harshly, but a life sentence for stealing $153 worth of videotapes makes no sense."
• "The filing reflects the animosity between the two sides, with the Players calling the NFL "antitrust recidivists" not a good thing."