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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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The magistrate called the incident "a single act of stupidity or frustration" when sparing him a criminal record.

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

Why is protecting a digital presence uniquely critical for someone with a criminal record?

From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026

Earlier this year, Sanchez’s government gave legal status to some half a million immigrants who had arrived in previous years but had no criminal record.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

“A few seconds of online attention isn’t worth a criminal record, a serious injury, or worse,” the department said in the post.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

My criminal record automatically disqualifies me from the nominations.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

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