Offender
Offender
Offender (/əˈfɛndər/), derived from the Middle English word "offenden", is a term used in the medical and psychological fields to refer to an individual who has committed a crime or violation.
Definition
An offender is a person who has committed a crime or a serious violation of rules and regulations. This term is often used in the context of criminal justice, psychology, and psychiatry.
Etymology
The term offender originates from the Middle English word "offenden", which means to commit an error or sin. It was later adopted into the English language in the 14th century.
Related Terms
- Crime: An act committed in violation of a law prohibiting it and for which a punishment has been prescribed.
- Criminal Justice: The system of practices and institutions of governments directed at upholding social control, deterring and mitigating crime, or sanctioning those who violate laws with criminal penalties and rehabilitation efforts.
- Psychiatry: A branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
- Psychology: The scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context.
- Violation: The act of doing something that is not allowed by a law or rule.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Offender
- Wikipedia's article - Offender
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