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That has relapsed; that has returned to an undesirable state, condition, or activity.
Of a person: that relapses into sin, error, or wrongdoing. Also of a sin or crime: †characterized by relapse (obsolete).
That is a recidivist; tending to relapse habitually into crime, reoffending. Also: of or relating to recidivists or recidivism.
Of or relating to a recidivist; tending to relapse or reoffend. Also in extended use: retrogressive.