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re⋅cid⋅i⋅vate

  [ri-sid-uh-veyt, ree-]
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–verb (used without object) -vat⋅ed, -vat⋅ing.
to engage in recidivism; relapse.
Origin:
1520–30; < ML recidivātus ptp. of recidivāre to relapse. See recidivism, -ate 1
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re·cid·i·vate   (rĭ-sĭd'ə-vāt')   
intr.v.   re·cid·i·vat·ed, re·cid·i·vat·ing, re·cid·i·vates
To return to a previous pattern of behavior, especially to return to criminal habits.

[recidiv(ism) + -ate1.]
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Main Entry: re·cid·i·vate
Pronunciation: ri-'si-d&-"vAt
Function: intransitive verb
Inflected Forms: -vat·ed; -vat·ing
Etymology: Medieval Latin recidivatus, past participle of recidivare to fall back, relapse, from Latin recidivus falling back, recurring
: to return to criminal activity
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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