desistor en · NOUN
Etymology
From desist + -or.
Meanings
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One who desists, who stops or has stopped doing something.
"Where an offender has indicated that they wish to take the decision to become a desistor, they will require support to prevent their falling back due to, for example, work or social circumstances, peers, and visceral factors."
2013, Chris Fox, Kevin Albertson, Kevin Wong, Justice Reinvestment: Can the Criminal Justice System Deliver More for Less?:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| desistors | Number=Plur | lexicographic |