recidivateglossary / RECIDIVATE recidivate (ri-sid-[schwa]-vayt), vb. To return to a habit of criminal behavior; to relapse into crime. [Cases: Sentencing and Punishment 1202. C.J.S. Criminal Law §§ 1643, 1650, 1652.] 词条贡献者 双语律师Jason,国内知名法学院民商法专业,擅长翻译有关体育博彩领域的法律文件。