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

From Slate Aug. 6, 2026

This is happening despite the Supreme Court directing authorities not to take coercive action against those protesters who are facing charges but have no prior criminal record.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

Earlier this year, Spain’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

"The information I received was that there would be none," he said, adding that consular staff said they would explain his criminal record and itinerary to the UK Border Force.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

My identity was verified and my criminal record was checked.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

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