career offenderglossary / career offender Under the federal-sentencing guidelines, an adult who, after being convicted of two violent felonies or controlled-substance felonies, commits another such felony. U.S. Sentencing Guidelines Manual § 4B1.1. 词条贡献者 双语律师Julie,国际知名法学院法律专业,擅长翻译各类与证券监管、合规与执法相关的法律文件。