Word
rap sheet
Countable noun
Definition
n. a list of all the crimes a person has been caught for in the past. You usually hear this in movies or news stories about police and criminals.
n. an official record maintained by law enforcement listing a person's criminal history and prior arrests. Informal in register; derived from the acronym 'Record of Arrests and Prosecutions'.
Examples
“The suspect has a long rap sheet for petty theft.”
“The detective reviewed the suspect's rap sheet and noticed several previous arrests for similar white-collar crimes.”
“While the candidate's professional resume is impressive, a lengthy rap sheet from his youth continues to haunt his public image during the election cycle.”
Examples
simple
“The suspect has a long rap sheet for petty theft.”
contextual
“The detective reviewed the suspect's rap sheet and noticed several previous arrests for similar white-collar crimes.”
complex
“While the candidate's professional resume is impressive, a lengthy rap sheet from his youth continues to haunt his public image during the election cycle.”
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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