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criminal record

American  
[krim-uh-nuhl rek-erd] / ˈkrɪm ə nəl ˈrɛk ərd /

noun

criminal records plural
  1. an officially recorded history of arrests, charges, or convictions associated with a person.


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They said he had no criminal record and was close to obtaining a work permit.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

The fact that Patel has no criminal record and is not required to be on probation stings for San Mateo County Dist.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

Andrew Proto, a defense lawyer, said “a 15-second clip” isn’t worth a criminal record.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

Applicants must prove they have a clean criminal record and spent at least five consecutive months in Spain before January 1.

From Barron's Jul. 2, 2026

Someone like me who was unemployed or had a prior criminal record?

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

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