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   habitual offender
   person who frequently has been convicted of criminal behaviour and is presumed to be a danger to society. In an attempt to protect society from such ... [1 related articles]
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   Habitual offender
   A habitual offender is a person who has repeatedly committed the same crime. Various state and jurisdictions may have laws targeting habitual offenders, and specifically providing for enhanced or exemplary punishments or other sanctions. They are designed to counter criminal recidivism by physical ...
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