repeat offenders
Habitual crime committers
Repeat offenders are people who have committed crimes or violations multiple times, particularly those who reoffend after being caught or punished: The new sentencing guidelines target repeat offenders.
The term extends beyond legal contexts to anyone who persistently does something wrong or annoying: He's a repeat offender when it comes to leaving dirty dishes in the sink.
- recidivistsHabitual criminal offenders
- three strikesConsecutive misses retiring batter
- revolving doorCircular spinning entrance
- lawbreakersPeople who violate statutes
- incorrigibilityInability to be reformed
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- copyright crimesinfringement, piracy, counterfeiting, unauthorized copies, digital piracy
- prisonersprisoners, inmates, convicts, felons, jailbirds
- returnersalumni, repatriates, prodigals, homecomers, rehires
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