Wiederholungstäter

repeat offender; recidivist

noun vee-der-HOH-loongs-teh-ter Rare

Usage Note

Wiederholungstäter is the common German term for a recidivist; the legal synonym is Rückfalltäter. Being a Wiederholungstäter is an aggravating factor in sentencing and can trigger Sicherungsverwahrung for serious crimes.

Examples

"Als Wiederholungstäter erhielt er eine deutlich längere Haftstrafe."

Natural Translation

As a repeat offender, he received a significantly longer prison sentence.

Literal Translation

As repeat-offender received he a significantly longer imprisonment-sentence.

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